Economy · Other NewsGold's Rally Faces Fed Rate Hikes as Oil Shocks Drive Inflation
Fed rate hikes and Middle East oil shocks threaten gold's 30% rally. What Thailand residents need to know about their bullion investments now.
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Politics · EconomyThailand's Drone Manufacturing Push: Negotiating US Partnership Without Losing Tech Control
Thailand demands technology transfer and local manufacturing from US drone partnership. Explore why offset requirements protect Thailand's defense development strategy.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Franchise Rescue: Free Rent and Ultra-Low Loans Change the Game
Thailand launches franchise relief with 1-3% government loans, ฿10,000 subsidies, and 6-month free rent at 2,000+ retail locations nationwide for new business owners.
Tourism · EconomyChinese Tourists Choosing Longer Stays and Hidden Thai Gems Over Quick Tours
5.1 million Chinese arrivals projected for Thailand in 2026 bringing ฿297 billion. Wellness and regional destinations now rival Bangkok-Phuket circuit.
Economy · Digital LifestyleBangkok's Luxury Condos Boom While Middle-Income Buyers Face Affordability Crisis
Bangkok luxury condos surge 15% while middle-income buyers struggle with 86.7% household debt. Prime districts offer 4-6% yields. Market split deepens in 2026.
Economy · ImmigrationThailand Tightens Foreign Business Ownership Rules: What Expats Must Know About 2026 Anti-Nominee Regulations
Thailand's 2026 anti-nominee crackdown targets 360+ businesses in Phuket. Essential guide to legal foreign ownership pathways, compliance requirements, and penalties for expats.
National News · EconomyThai Police Debt Crisis: Murder-Suicide Case Highlights Financial Strain on Officers
Thai police sergeant kills wife then himself in debt-driven tragedy. With officers carrying 1.2M baht average debt, financial crisis threatens public safety.
Economy · TechThailand's Pension Fund Increases Allocation to AI Chips and Undervalued Domestic Equities
Thailand's GPF shifts to semiconductor makers and undervalued Thai equities. Strategy impacts 1.2M public workers' pensions and signals confidence in AI infrastructure.
Economy · EnvironmentYour Electricity Bill Could Jump 20% in 2026: Here's Why and What You Can Do
Thailand's electricity rates may jump from 3.95 to 4.73 baht/unit by late 2026 as LNG imports drive costs up. Find out how this affects your bills.