Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · EconomyKrabi bookings doubled in 2025. Find 20-30% cheaper resorts than Phuket, new eco-tourism rules, and practical weekend escape tips for Thailand residents.
Tech · EconomyStarting Aug 2, 2026, EU AI Act requires Thailand tech firms serving Europeans to label AI content. Fines up to €15M. Implementation guide for expats.
Tourism · EconomyThailand's 2.45B baht tourism stimulus targets Sept-Oct 2026 low season. Discover job-saving measures, 50% hotel discounts, flight subsidies for residents.
Tourism · EconomyChiang Rai transforms into a wellness destination by 2026. New training programs, hospital services, and business opportunities for residents and foreign investors in Northern Thailand.
Tech · EconomyBank of Thailand to launch baht-backed stablecoin by 2027. How digital currency will affect banks, cross-border payments, and daily life for Thailand residents.
National News · EconomyThailand relaxed welfare card vehicle rules. 210,000 can now appeal rejections. Old cars 20+ years, motorcycles 15+ years excluded from assets. Appeal deadline: Aug 31, 2026.
Environment · EconomyBangkok's tuk-tuk regulation closes August 27. Electric vehicle transition challenges, funding options, and what inner-city drivers and residents need to know.
Tech · EconomyMeta, Google, Amazon commit $50B+ to nuclear reactors for AI. Thailand plans 600 MW by 2037. Why this global energy shift matters for Thai tech future.
Economy · National NewsNew Bangkok condos average 150K/sqm vs. secondhand at 60-100K/sqm. Why middle-income buyers are shifting to resale units under 1M baht.