Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · EconomySuvarnabhumi Airport faces severe taxi shortage as diesel crisis forces half the fleet offline. Essential guide to wait times, alternatives, and what travelers need to know.
Immigration · EconomyThai women make up 12.5% of international marriages in South Korea. Discover the economic desperation and exploitation risks behind this growing trend.
Politics · EconomyAnutin's narrow coalition majority brings subsidy relief but raises stability concerns. Learn how electricity caps and border policy shifts affect your life in Thailand.
Economy · National NewsThailand freezes cooking gas prices and bans fuel exports as Strait of Hormuz closure threatens supply. What residents need to know about 2025 impacts.
Economy · TechRising geopolitical tensions push oil above $120/barrel, flattening Thailand's premium car market. Learn how fuel costs and EV incentives affect your buying power in 2026.
Economy · National NewsThailand's SET Index jumped 21.3% by end-February 2026 on political stability and record foreign inflows. What this means for your investments in Thai stocks.
Tourism · EconomyMideast airspace closures devastate Khao Lak tourism. Flight costs up 30-80%. Why Pattaya remains stable—and what residents should watch.
Tourism · EconomyRising oil prices are driving up airfares by 15%, food costs, and hotel rates ahead of Songkran. Learn how energy shortages impact your Thailand holiday plans.
Economy · National NewsChina's fertilizer export restrictions push prices up 40%, threatening Thai rice yields and household food budgets. Supply shortages expected until August 2026.