Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · TourismLearn how Hat Yai, Thailand businesses seek ฿40M loans, 0% intro rate, tax breaks and flood-control projects after November floods to reopen shops and quickly revive tourism.
Tech · EconomyThailand’s ฿25B AI plan promises smarter farms, finance and public services, but an 80,000-person talent gap and surging deepfake scams test new draft rules.
National News · EconomySchools along Thailand’s northeast border have reopened under a new Cambodia truce, with 80–95% attendance, emergency drills and trauma counselling for pupils.
Economy · PoliticsDiscover how Thailand's interim government pairs debt relief, SME loan guarantees and fast-tracked public spending to secure 2% GDP growth in 2026 amid election uncertainty.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya police deploy AI cameras and a new multilingual app after tourists are charged ฿43,000 for 'miracle' hair oil. Learn how to avoid herbal product rip-offs.
Culture · EconomyThailand's new culture rebate funds village festivals, lures international film shoots and launches VR tours of hidden heritage sites—see how locals profit.
EconomyVietnam’s subsidised durian exports and 36-hour rail links threaten Thailand’s long-held lead in China’s fresh-fruit market; analysts see Vietnam on top by 2026.
Politics · EconomyThailand–Cambodia border dispute brings stricter customs checks, school closures and tourism cancellations, squeezing villagers, traders and Thai exporters.
National News · EconomyThe escalating Thailand–Cambodia border dispute has forced 1 million villagers to flee, slashed cross-border trade by 38 percent, and prompted travel warnings—learn what’s at stake.