Thailand’s Corruption Slide Hits Residents With Fee Hikes and Investment Delays
Thailand’s Corruption Index drops to 33, hiking facilitation fees, stalling permits; Thai reforms aim to reverse—what expats and Thai residents should know.
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Thailand’s Corruption Index drops to 33, hiking facilitation fees, stalling permits; Thai reforms aim to reverse—what expats and Thai residents should know.
From 11 Feb 2026, nine Thai café chains will automatically serve drinks at 50% sweetness, saving 30–60 calories per cup with no price increase for patrons.
PCD warns arsenic levels top 0.01 mg/L in Chiang Rai’s Kok and Sai rivers. Residents urged to avoid direct use; free water deliveries, filters and clinics.
Discover how Klatham’s 60-seat win could unlock a 3-year farm debt freeze and faster land titles for rural families. Read more.
Learn how Thailand's coalition promises on-time budgets while tightening oversight of billion-baht megaprojects. SMEs and investors should prepare for delays.
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.
CPPD raid spotlights Thailand’s DIY body-mod crackdown. Learn how expats and residents can spot illegal clinics, check licences, avoid fines and health risks.
Discover how paused rate cuts, green-building incentives & proptech will reshape Thailand property market 2026—insights & tips for residents & investors.