Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya officials urge tourism ministry to adopt quality-over-volume strategy. How proposed visa reviews, exit fees, and rental enforcement could affect expats.
Tech · EconomyBYD Thailand dismissed service staff after dashcam footage revealed technicians tampering with cameras and unsafe practices at a Chon Buri center in April 2026.
National News · EconomyThailand's biggest gambling bust triggers new QR payment security rules. What changed for bank accounts, transfers, and why expats should care.
Tourism · EconomyThailand partners with Brazil's Mormaii brand to attract adventure travelers through lifestyle marketing. Campaign targets 12M impressions and 3,000 arrivals, expanding tourism beyond traditional markets.
Economy · ImmigrationNew Thai enforcement targets foreign-controlled companies using nominee schemes. Criminal penalties up to 3 years prison. Legal alternatives explained for investors.
National News · EconomyThailand's navy invests ฿434M in domestic tanker construction by 2028, signaling shift toward independent naval capability and local industrial growth for the region.
National News · EconomyThai police expose hostage tactics in fake job scams. Criminal networks use children as leverage to force parents into mule account schemes. Protect your family.
Economy · National NewsThailand cuts interprovincial bus fares 3 satang/km as diesel drops to 40.20 baht. Save ~13 baht on Bangkok-Udon trips, but May 1 diesel hike may reverse cuts.
Economy · EnvironmentLearn how Thailand's new car trade-in scheme saves residents up to 150,000 baht on EV purchases. Tax credits, low loan rates, and eligibility details inside.