Thailand’s 2025 GDP Surprise Eases Budget, Boosts Tourism Jobs & Debt Relief
Thailand’s 2.9% GDP surprise injects ฿60B into the 2026 budget, revives 39.8 M-tourist jobs, and extends household debt relief to June—see what it means for you.
Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Thailand’s 2.9% GDP surprise injects ฿60B into the 2026 budget, revives 39.8 M-tourist jobs, and extends household debt relief to June—see what it means for you.
After a 50-million-baht drug bust on Koh Pha-ngan, ferries get scans and tests while landlords face stricter ID rules. What tourists and locals should know.
Pattaya’s beach patrols curb solicitation to bolster family tourism in Thailand. Stricter ID checks, fines & rules affect visitors, Thai residents & investors.
After a 50M-baht bust of a drug ring on Koh Phangan, Thai police boost patrols and urge locals to report tips via the 24-hour Tourist Police hotline 1155.
After a ฿50M drug bust on Koh Phangan, expect passport scans at ferry piers, bar raids, monitored WhatsApp chats and stricter vetting of cash-only villa rentals
Late-night crash on Pattaya’s under-construction Railway Road leaves passenger critical; drunk-driving probe underway as city eyes detours, safety measures.
Baht may hover near ฿32/USD in 2026. Discover smart timing, hedging and transfer tips to help expats & exporters save on exchange costs in Thailand today.
After a British tourist was stabbed on Jomtien Beach, Pattaya is adding night patrols, AI-driven CCTV and stricter ID checks to reassure visitors and residents alike.
Learn how the planned Koh Samui bridge expressway could slash ferry travel to 20 mins, give 24/7 access, and lift tourism, logistics and land values.