Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tech · EconomyThailand's 1.6B baht AI Passport gives 5M residents free ChatGPT Plus & Gemini access starting June 5. But trade groups warn of foreign tech dependency risks.
Politics · EconomyParliamentary probe into Thailand's Social Security Office finds ฿3.6B in unaccounted assets due to IT migration failures and accounting discrepancies.
Economy · National NewsThailand-Vietnam expand $22.1B trade to $25B by 2031. New aviation hub, crime enforcement, and supply chain benefits for expats and businesses.
Tourism · EconomyThailand hits 14M tourists but faces 2.3% decline. Malaysian arrivals spike 110% during holidays, revealing tourism's vulnerability and pricing chaos for residents.
Economy · PoliticsThailand navigates US-China trade tensions with new frameworks by July 2026. Tariff shifts, supply chain changes affect expat businesses and residents.
Economy · National NewsThailand's inflation hits 5.2% in October 2026 due to oil prices and subsidies. Essential guide for residents on managing higher energy and grocery costs.
Economy · National NewsThailand launches first Atlantic salmon farm using LNG waste cooling. Could replace 10-20% of Norway-Chile imports, cut costs 30%. Kasetsart-PTT pilot explained.
Economy · TechThailand's ฿25B AI program targets 10M trained users by 2027, while ฿16.5B in infrastructure upgrades compete with Vietnam and Malaysia for relocating tech firms and high-paying jobs.
Economy · TechThailand ends duty-free imports in 2026—all Chinese platform purchases face new taxes. How payment integration and cross-border commerce changes affect residents.