Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsThailand's baht expected to weaken to 32.50 per dollar by 2026 year-end. How currency depreciation affects residents, expats, and investors in Thailand.
Economy · TechChinese products are upgrading from budget basics to premium tech. Learn how this shift affects prices, quality, and competition for Thailand's importers and consumers.
Economy · PoliticsThailand-Vietnam parliaments formalize trade cooperation framework. $25B trade target backed by legislative oversight. Business owners gain regulatory stability.
Economy · National NewsThailand bets ฿200B that local firms can build modern trains by 2030. Success saves billions; failure leaves agency deeper in debt. The stakes explained.
Environment · Economy6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Mindanao on August 5, 2026—the second major quake in the region within two months. No tsunami warning issued. Context for Southeast Asian residents.
Economy · PoliticsPhilippines declares first-ever energy emergency as fuel crisis hits. What Middle East supply disruptions mean for Thailand's oil imports and costs.
Tourism · EconomyTransNusa Airlines launches twice-daily Jakarta-Bangkok flights in August, targeting 890,000 Indonesian visitors by year-end with Phuket and Krabi expansions.
Economy · TechClicx Bank, Thailand's first virtual bank, extended loan approvals from 5 minutes to 13 days after fraud surge. How it affects your loan options.
Economy · National News70% of first-time buyers rejected. Learn why lenders scrutinize spending habits over income, plus steps to approve your Thai mortgage application now.