Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East tensions threaten Thailand's naphtha supply, which could raise plastic and packaging costs. Learn what this means for your household budget.
Economy · PoliticsThailand's 10-year US IP watch list status impacts foreign investment and business. Understand enforcement changes, practical risks, and what it means for doing business here.
Health · EconomyCounterfeit cosmetics seized in Thailand raids expose health risks and legal dangers. Learn how to spot fakes and protect yourself when shopping online.
Economy · ImmigrationThailand's pending private trust law targets ฿1 trillion in foreign capital with tax breaks, real estate succession options, and 100-year trusts. How it compares to Singapore.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya officials urge tourism ministry to adopt quality-over-volume strategy. How proposed visa reviews, exit fees, and rental enforcement could affect expats.
National News · EconomyThailand's NSO is overhauling its welfare database to remove ghost beneficiaries and align with OECD standards ahead of 2028 membership bid. What it means.
Economy · TechThailand's SEC greenlights tokenized mutual funds with instant settlement from April 2026. Tax breaks until 2029 and new crypto ETFs reshape investing for residents.
Economy · National NewsThailand's oil reserves mask deeper energy crisis. Diesel prices up 2%, electricity surging 18%, subsidies failing. What residents need to know about costs ahead.
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.