Politics · EconomyThailand's Social Security Office Faces ฿3.6 Billion Asset Tracking Crisis
Parliamentary probe into Thailand's Social Security Office finds ฿3.6B in unaccounted assets due to IT migration failures and accounting discrepancies.
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Economy · National NewsPrepare for Higher Bills: Thailand's 5.2% Inflation Peak Expected This October
Thailand'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's Salmon Gamble: How Tropical Aquaculture Could Save Millions on Food Imports
Thailand 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 Races to Capture AI Investment as WHA Unveils $16.5B Infrastructure Plan
Thailand'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's 2026 Import Tax: What Residents Need to Know About Chinese E-Commerce Costs
Thailand ends duty-free imports in 2026—all Chinese platform purchases face new taxes. How payment integration and cross-border commerce changes affect residents.
Economy · TechBig C's Vietnam Expansion Begins: ฿22.5B Acquisition, AI Cuts ฿150M Costs, 200 Mini Stores Coming to Thailand
Big C's parent company acquires Vietnam's MM Mega Market for ฿22.5B, cuts ฿150M costs with AI, opens 200 Mini stores. How BJC's transformation affects Thai shoppers.
Tourism · EconomyThailand's Premium Tourism Pivot: What Shifting Visitor Spending Means for Residents and Investors
Thailand pivots to premium tourism: Chiang Mai's UNESCO bid drives property values, new LTR visas attract digital nomads. What residents and investors need to know.
Economy · National NewsThailand's 60% Subsidy Program: How to Maximize 1,000 Baht Monthly and Avoid Losing Benefits
Thailand's co-payment scheme cuts grocery, meal & transit costs by 60% for 26M residents. Get 1,000 baht monthly—unused allowances expire Sept 30.
Tech · EconomyBangkok's Digital Fortune Masks Thailand's Rural Financial Divide
Asia's fintech market races toward $348B by 2031, but 200 million remain unbanked. What this means for Thailand's provinces and expats navigating digital finance.