Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East conflict disrupts Thai petrochemical supply chains. Plastic packaging prices set to jump by April 2025. Learn what Thailand residents should expect.
Immigration · EconomyForeign retirees in Pattaya cut cars, dining as strong baht reduces pension value 25%. How rising costs affect expat budgets on fixed incomes.
Politics · EconomyThailand's parliament reconvenes March 14. Coalition holds fragile majority. Super License law and welfare expansion could reshape business and living costs for residents.
Economy · National NewsThailand holds 95-day oil reserves, but Middle East tensions trigger distribution issues. Northern regions face shortages; Bangkok stable. Diesel caps end March 17.
National News · EconomyPolice arrest 31-year-old suspect who confessed to strangling 21-year-old hostess found dead in Chiang Mai orchard housing compound.
Tourism · EconomyEurope-Thailand fares hit ฿70,000+. Learn how waiting for airline-initiated cancellations unlocks EU 261 refunds (up to ฿22,000) plus proven booking strategies.
Tech · EconomyInvestment scams hit 146M baht weekly in Thailand. Learn how fraudsters target women aged 31-40 and essential steps to protect your money in 2026.
Economy · National NewsSC Asset pivots from condos: 8B baht into Phuket/Pattaya hotels, EEC warehouses & solar by 2026. What it means for renters, investors & businesses in Thailand's shifting property market.
Tourism · EconomyThailand's baht hits 3-month low at 31.95 per dollar, making Pattaya 8-10% cheaper for tourists and expats. How the weak currency affects travel costs.