Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsThailand remains on US Treasury watchlist in 2026 but met only 1 of 3 criteria in 2025, positioning for possible removal. Learn implications for investors.
Economy · National NewsThailand faces new 12.5% US tariffs on $38B exports. Over 2,120 products exempted including electronics. Rice & food sectors hit. What residents & investors need to know.
Economy · National NewsBangkok Port to close for casino-free entertainment complex. 40,000 Khlong Toei residents affected. Learn about housing plans, traffic impacts, and timeline.
Economy · TechThailand's Finance Ministry upgrades 2026 economic growth forecast from 1.6% to 2.5% amid strong export performance. What this means for jobs, wages, and costs for residents.
Economy · National NewsBangkok property market splits in two: luxury homes surge 15% while middle-income buyers face 38% mortgage rejections. What this means for residents and expatriates.
Economy · ImmigrationThailand's Marriage Equality law now allows same-sex couples to access spousal visas, joint tax filing, and inheritance rights. Here's what foreign residents need to know.
Economy · Tourism · National News · PoliticsThailand's LGBTQ+ economy generates 152 billion baht annually. New laws could unlock 51-121 billion more. Here's why reforms matter for residents.
Tech · EconomyThailand's $43.6B AI boom reshapes job markets, electricity bills & startup landscape. What residents & entrepreneurs need to know about the data-center surge.
Economy · TechASEAN completed its 2025 Vision with new digital economy rules, faster customs, and health infrastructure. What changed for Thailand residents in trade, travel, and border security—plus risks to monitor.