Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsThailand faces 500K migrant worker shortage risking 0.1-0.8% GDP cut. How labor crisis affects construction delays, services, and prices for residents in 2026.
Tech · EconomyThailand's factories face humanoid robot disruption by 2027. Learn about costs under $50k, workforce impacts, labor friction, and what EEC manufacturers must prepare for.
Economy · TechThailand's cashless revolution hits 89% digital wallet use. Essential guide to PromptPay, virtual banks, and new payment systems for daily life by 2026.
Politics · EconomyThailand and France sign strategic partnership boosting defense contracts, renewable energy, and cultural heritage. What this means for residents and businesses.
Tech · EconomyMeta's massive AI pivot and 8,000 job cuts reshape Thailand's tech market. Why AI skills are now essential for tech workers in Bangkok and across the region.
Economy · TourismChow Tai Fook's luxury jewelry flagship at Bangkok's Siam Paragon features Thailand-exclusive designs. Hong Kong jeweler targets Southeast Asia with 6 stores by 2026.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya Beach now operates under ISO 13009:2015 with color-coded zones, operator fines up to ฿2,000, and stricter density caps. What changed for residents in 2026.
Economy · National NewsThailand's industrial confidence hits 47-month low at 85.3 points as energy costs surge 33%. Key impacts on manufacturing costs and export sectors.
Economy · National NewsThailand exports jet fuel to Vietnam and Philippines as refineries hit capacity. New SAF mandates will raise airfares through 2036—here's the timeline.