Economy
Bank of Thailand warns economy faces headwinds in second half of 2025. Low inflation but no deflation
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Bank of Thailand officials warn of uncertain economic outlook for the second half of 2025, with growth potentially dipping to 1.3%. While inflation remains under… Read More ›
Top coalition parties deny a potential election with swirling reports over the Senate collusion probe
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Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai deny split as budget rumours swirl amid Senate probe and Thaksin scandal. Party insists coalition remains united, blames political manoeuvres and… Read More ›
White Lotus effect on Thai tourism may make it an elitist destination and turn off mass market punters
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The White Lotus gave Thailand a luxury glow-up but failed to lift overall tourist numbers—raising fears it may alienate mass market punters and turn the… Read More ›
Thai Airlines flies high. Plan to exit rehabilitation plan at the end of June with a stock market relisting
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Thai Airways posts ฿9.8bn Quarter One profit and carries 4.33m passengers as it prepares to exit court rehab by July. A return to the Stock… Read More ›
Thailand is entering a dark economic storm in late 2025 lasting at least a year says Central Bank boss
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Thailand faces economic turmoil as US tariffs, currency volatility and cheap imports threaten both the 2025 and 2026 outlook, warns central bank chief, preparing to… Read More ›
People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets
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People’s Party MP Thaophipop Limjittrakarn has called for a full repeal of Thailand’s alcohol control laws after the government’s partial liberalisation for tourists left local… Read More ›
Political crisis brewing. ‘Blue’ line senators called upon the acknowledge collusion charges in Bangkok
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Political firestorm erupts as six Bangkok senators are summoned over alleged 2024 Senate election collusion. DSI and EC escalate probe amid denials, with links to… Read More ›
2025 Ad spend growth now projected at just 2.2% as the Thai economy battles headwinds and aftershocks
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Thailand’s ad spend forecast cut to 2.2% in 2025 as economic tremors, falling tourism and tariff woes hit hard. Top firm warns brands not to… Read More ›
Doctors with Corrections Department who treated Thaskin censured and suspended by Medical Council
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Two Corrections Department doctors suspended and a third censured over Thaksin’s hospital stay. Medical Council cites serious ethical breaches. Final decision rests with Health Minister.… Read More ›
Thaksin denied court permission to fly to Qatar where he had hoped to meet US President Donald Trump
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Thaksin Shinawatra was refused permission to fly to Qatar despite the Emir’s invitation. His lawyer said he hoped to meet Donald Trump there. The ex‑premier… Read More ›
US academic Paul Chambers is fighting Nareauan’s University decision to dismiss him on April 9th
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US academic Paul Chambers is challenging his dismissal from Naresuan University and the revocation of his visa after Thai prosecutors dropped royal defamation charges. His… Read More ›
More arrests due over collapsed Auditor General building including an engineer. Up to 100 people may have died
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More arrests are expected over the collapse of the Auditor General’s building, including an engineer. The death toll may reach 100, with investigators uncovering issues… Read More ›
Anutin turns the tables on casino issue. Calls for public referendum on the Entertainment Complex bill
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Anutin turns the heat up on Paetongtarn’s casino push, calling for a national referendum after a 520-rai Bangkok Port site was revealed for a mega… Read More ›
Prime Minister calls for less inflamed rhetoric but promises to hunt down insurgency killers in the South
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PM Paetongtarn urges calm over Southern unrest but vows to track insurgents after 4 civilians—including a child and blind woman—were gunned down and a police… Read More ›

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