Economy · National NewsThai Baht Weakens to 15-Month Low: Impact on Expats and Businesses
Thai baht weakens to 33.64 per dollar amid Middle East tensions and US rate pressure. What this means for expats, businesses, and travel budgets.
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Tech · EconomyCP Group's Virtual Banking Push Hits Regulatory Roadblock; Ascend Bank Delayed to Late 2026
CP Group's Ascend Bank pushes past July 2026 as regulators demand financial restructuring. Learn how this affects Thailand's virtual banking sector and your options.
Economy · EnvironmentWhy Thailand's Street Food Vendors Fear Rising Gas Costs and Explosion Risks
Rising carbon tax on LPG threatens Thailand's street food vendors and households. Learn how gas costs and safety concerns affect residents and the ฿332B food sector.
Tourism · EconomyWhy Thailand's Fewer Tourists Are Actually Better News for Your Business
Thailand logged 17.36M tourists through mid-July 2026—3% fewer arrivals but ฿838B spending. Learn how quality tourism benefits local businesses.
Tourism · EconomyYoung Chinese Travelers Flood Thailand: Airlines Race to Add 2.7 Million Seats
TAT targets 5.3M Chinese tourists but faces 2.7M seat shortage. Younger travelers prefer independent travel. New partnerships redirect traffic from Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsThai Restaurants Lose Affordability: How Supply-Chain Reforms Could Save Your Meals
Food costs in Thailand jump 14-25%. Restaurant association proposes direct supply network to cut prices. What it means for your dining budget and street food culture.
National News · EconomyLamphun Restaurant Arson: Two Teens Target Papaya Salad Shop in Brazen Attack
CCTV captures two teens torching Lamphun restaurant 100m from police station. Security footage, Thai arson penalties, and what small business owners need to know.
National News · EconomyNearly 3 Million Thais Fighting Welfare Card Rejections: How to Appeal Before August Deadline
2.9M Thais appeal 2026 welfare card rejections for monthly cash aid. Deadline Aug 16 to fix data errors. Learn eligibility, common rejection reasons.
Economy · National NewsThailand's ฿130 Billion Private Infrastructure Bet: What Higher Tolls and Fares Mean for You
Thailand's ฿130B private infrastructure push means higher tolls, MRT fares & utility costs by 2027. What residents need to know about PPP projects.