Economy · TechThailand's AI Manufacturing Boom: Who Wins and Who Gets Left Behind
FastPass program unlocks $21B in tech investment and 13,000 jobs, but inflation and housing costs surge in manufacturing zones. What residents should know.
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Economy · National NewsThailand Cracks Down on Black Market Yuan Exchanges: What Importers Must Know Now
Thai authorities shut down illegal yuan exchanges. Learn new compliance rules, regulatory changes, and how to protect your import business from legal risks.
Economy · TechHow Thai Investors Are Accessing Global Stocks Without Leaving Home
Thai depositary receipts let you trade US tech stocks in Baht with zero capital gains tax. How 400+ DRs are reshaping investment for Thailand residents.
Economy · PoliticsThailand Clamps Down on Customs Executive Bonuses to Combat Corruption and Boost Trade Transparency
Thailand ends customs executive bonuses in 2026 to combat corruption and meet OECD standards, improving transparency for importers and foreign investors.
Economy · National NewsWhy Your Fuel Bills and Imported Goods Just Got More Expensive in Thailand
Thai baht slides past 33 per dollar amid oil shock and US rate divergence. Learn how rising fuel, electricity, and import costs affect your wallet in 2026.
Tourism · EconomyThai Airways Adds 787s, Restores Europe & Australia Routes
Thai Airways adds Boeing 787-9s in 2026, resuming Amsterdam & Auckland flights with expanded service to Europe, Australia, India, and China from Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsThailand Holds Interest Rate at 1% as Uneven Growth Persists
Thailand's central bank holds rates at 1% but warns inflation will hit 2.8% in 2026, breaching targets. SME credit shrinks, household income growth slows. Here's how to prepare.
Tourism · EconomyWhy Bangkok Became Asia's Top Family Destination: AI Travel Boom Reshapes Tourism
Bangkok ranks top-5 globally for flight bookings in H1 2026 with 15M+ arrivals. AI travel tools surge 400% as families drive tourism boom. Learn why.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Provincial Airports Opening to 30-Year Commercial Development Deals
Thailand extends provincial airport land leases to 30 years, enabling hotel and logistics developments. Department of Airports grants direct approval up to ฿500M.