Economy · National NewsThailand Denies VAT Hike Rumors: 7% Rate Holds Through 2026
Thai government denies viral VAT hike rumors. Rate stays 7% through 2026. Relief measures launch May. What expats and residents need to watch for.
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Tourism · EconomyPattaya's Crowded Streets, Empty Cash Registers: Why More Tourists Mean Less Money
Pattaya's Songkran 2026 exposes tourism challenges: record crowds but falling revenue per visitor, strained infrastructure, and digital nomad economy shifts.
Economy · National NewsThailand Braces for Years of Elevated Energy Costs as Hormuz Recovery Stalls
Thailand faces 12-24 months of higher oil prices and inflation as Strait of Hormuz blockade stalls recovery. Learn what this means for your daily costs.
Tech · EconomyHow AI and Energy Crisis Will Reshape Jobs and Costs for Thailand Residents
AI data centers will quadruple power demand by 2035, raising electricity bills and reshaping careers across Thailand. What expats and locals must do now.
Economy · National NewsHormuz Crisis Threatens Thailand's Cheap Fuel Deal: What Rising Prices Mean for Your Wallet
Hormuz crisis pushes Thailand's Oil Fund deficit to THB 62 billion. Learn how rising diesel costs affect daily expenses and what subsidies mean for you.
Economy · National NewsBaht Headed for Turbulence: What Kasikornbank's Currency Forecast Means for Your Wallet
Kasikornbank predicts baht volatility 31.60-32.60 per USD through April 24. Learn how currency swings impact expats, exporters, tourism operators in Thailand.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Fuel Crisis Sends Seafood, Food Prices Soaring for Residents
Diesel shortage in Thailand drives up seafood and food costs. Learn how rising fuel prices affect daily life, transport, and your wallet in 2025.
Environment · EconomyThailand's Sugar Giant Cuts Emissions 10 Years Early—What It Means for Air Quality
Thailand's sugar industry accelerates net-zero to 2050, slashing field burning that causes seasonal smog. What cleaner air and biomass energy mean for you.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Debt Crisis: Why Families Can't Keep Up With Rising Costs
Thailand household debt at 86.7% of GDP amid stagnant wages. Explore government relief programs and debt restructuring options for residents in 2026.