Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tech · EconomyThailand launching unified EV charging app by 2027. Single platform to replace multiple apps, covering 22,900 chargers nationwide. What drivers need to know.
Economy · TourismRussian national wanted for 627,000 baht Phuket exchange theft. What the ongoing manhunt reveals about currency safety gaps and practical security tips for residents.
Economy · TourismIMF-World Bank meetings Oct 12-18 in Bangkok bring investment surge, road closures near Asok. How the summit affects residents, investors, and SMEs.
Economy · National NewsBangkok property market flooded with 610K unsold units. Buyers gain negotiating power with 10-30% discounts. Learn how to leverage the buyer's advantage in Thailand's 2026 real estate crisis.
Economy · National NewsDrone attack on LNG vessel at Egyptian port could raise Thai electricity and fuel costs. Brent crude jumped 8% as Middle East tensions escalate. Impact expected within weeks.
Health · EconomyJapan deployed portable cooling chambers to combat extreme heat. Thailand could adopt this technology to protect outdoor workers and residents from heatstroke during hot seasons.
Economy · PoliticsLithuania backs Thailand's 2028 OECD bid with EU advocacy. Double taxation treaty talks resume, cybersecurity partnerships advance—affecting investors here.
Tech · EconomyThailand sues Meta, LINE for ฿230M in platform fraud damages. August 3 hearing could force tech giants to implement stronger protections for Thai users.
Tech · EconomyThailand risks losing AI leadership to Singapore and Malaysia. ThaiLLM is live, but delays threaten 1.4 trillion baht opportunity for residents.