Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Politics · EconomyThailand flood aid update: Songkhla families receive a 2M-baht death payout, while others get 9,000-baht home grants—see eligibility, payment status and next relief steps.
Economy · National NewsThailand’s Social Security Office cancels its 2026 print calendar after appeal delays, shifting updates online and saving over 50 million baht. Find out what changes for members.
Economy · PoliticsThailand shifts to a flat cigarette tax, hiking budget-pack prices and tougher smuggling controls. See what the 2026 rollout means for smokers and shop owners nationwide.
Politics · EconomyMyanmar’s military demolishes Chinese-backed scam towers in Shwe Kokko by Mae Sot, with 60 more to be removed. See what this means for Mae Sot border safety.
Economy · TechThai parents are turning to international schools as AI tools and 30-day licensing reforms spark a 95-billion-baht boom—find out what this means for families in 2025.
Economy · TourismMarking 50 years of Thai-UAE ties, CEPA aims to lift trade 10%, add flights, and extend a 10-year medical tourism visa—see how it benefits residents and expats.
Economy · CultureThai Food Village, the star of Saudi Feast 2025 in Riyadh, is opening new halal export channels for Thai rice, seafood and snacks across the Gulf, officials say.
Politics · EconomyFinance technocrat Ekniti Nitithanprapas weighs Bhumjaithai’s PM slot as a photo scandal resurfaces—choices that could reshape Thailand’s economy and markets.
Environment · EconomyLearn how Thailand’s carbon tax, emissions trading market and Climate Fund could lift fuel bills, reshape factory costs and keep Thai exports competitive.