China moves to censor top western banks as its economy tanks before Communist Party summit
For Thailand, the downturn in China has direct implications in terms of economic growth and also the value of the Thai baht which, in the… Read More ›
Economy
Baht slide continues as Bank of Thailand sticks to its dovish and soft approach to interest rates
Bank of Thailand sticks to its guns and holds off on higher rate rises to protect the country’s economic recovery pushing the baht into a… Read More ›
Choppy waters for the economy as central bank tries to cling to its benign interest rate policy
All eyes will be on the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday when it will be under pressure to go beyond a… Read More ›
Opposition parties lose majority support since June although Paetongtarn Shinawatra still leads
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
In the last week, there have been several disturbing references by senior political figures on the government side to the possibility of further extra-constitutional outcomes… Read More ›
Shock police probe into drug dealing and money laundering linked with Myanmar to strain ties
Crime, Economy, Politics, Thailand:
The arrest of Dr Tun Min Latt who is at the heart of a vast conglomerate with extensive links to Myanmar’s ruling junta on suspicion… Read More ›
Thailand to scrap all emergency provisions as it seeks to boost a very fragile economic recovery
Culture, Economy, Politics, Thailand:
Move to scrap the Emergency Decree and the last of the entry criteria for incoming travellers is coming at a time when the full extent… Read More ›
Prawit stuns the cabinet demanding a ฿35 to the dollar rate and action from the Finance Minister to stop the slide
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Baht’s depreciation is now being driven by a wider difference between interest rates in the United States and Thailand which had gone beyond a critical… Read More ›
Thailand turns to Russia as foreign tourist revenue is projected to be only 21% of 2019 record figure
Plans to fly in Russian tourists via charter flights come as European countries have begun to block citizens of the Russian Federation due to the… Read More ›
Former PM Thaksin slams modest minimum wage hike of 5%, calls for ฿800 a day rate over 2 terms
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Slow and fragile recovery is being seen which is driven by boosted consumer confidence in Thailand despite inflation and an effective haircut in real wages.… Read More ›
Myanmar’s junta crumbles along with Russia’s war in Ukraine as US progresses in the Indo Pacific
Russia’s attempts to pivot to Asia were greeted politely and initially with interest up to this point by nervous Southeast Asian countries anxious for another… Read More ›
Airline boss pleads with government to delay the Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF) due later this year
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Key consideration now according to Tony Fernandes is the momentum of growing numbers which generates income for the economy including taxes for the government. Mr… Read More ›
Property market collapse in China and a Chinese economic recession is the key threat to Thailand
Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thai economy is currently chugging along in choppy waters as China’s problems grow and the US dices with recession. However, the key worry is, increasingly,… Read More ›
10 year visa a magnet for global citizens setting up in Thailand with zero tax on offshore income
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The new 10 year Long Term Visa which became open to applications on Thursday, September 1st, is expected to help generate up to 5% of… Read More ›
Thailand’s once mighty foreign tourism industry lastingly damaged with lower spends and numbers
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Figures this week from Paris show a French foreign tourist industry achieving revenues nationally at 22% ahead of figures for 2019 while Thailand will be… Read More ›
Low spending tourists and slowing export growth but ‘intact’ economic recovery stays on track say officials
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A volatile currency market, a slowing world economy amid war in Europe and raised geopolitical tensions as well as a brush this week with political… Read More ›
Thailand to hit 1.2 million foreign tourists for August with new extended visa stays from October
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Key threat to Thailand’s economy as the year progresses is an elevated level of inflation and the slowing of economic growth in the United States… Read More ›
Nightlife until 4 am as poll shows plans to move foreign tourism upmarket a ‘recipe for disaster’
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Changes to the worldwide travel industry since 2020 are more like back to the future. Industry surveys show travellers are looking for tried and trusted… Read More ›
Bank of Thailand tailors rate rise of 0.25% to avoid killing off badly needed economic growth this year
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Bank of Thailand’s modest rate rise will not stymie current economic growth and momentum which is moving upwards. The last rate rise still leaves levels… Read More ›
Thai Airways flies high as numbers skyrocket as it flies tourists into the kingdom from Europe
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
2022 could be the year that Thai Airways returns to operational profitability as the Minister of Finance reveals that state banks will provide any required… Read More ›
Thai economy in an upswing with over 1 million foreign tourists in July powering higher GDP gains
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha expressed optimism about the economic situation on Tuesday saying the kingdom’s prospects had not been as good since 2017. However,… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Airline boss pleads with government to delay the Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF) due later this year
September 10, 2022
Key consideration now according to Tony Fernandes is
Property market collapse in China and a Chinese economic recession is the key threat to Thailand
September 8, 2022
Thai economy is currently chugging along in choppy
Police reviewing complaint against German man Moritz Pfoh after royalist figure filed a statement
September 6, 2022
The latest move comes as the Constitutional Court in
10 year visa a magnet for global citizens setting up in Thailand with zero tax on offshore income
September 3, 2022
The new 10 year Long Term Visa which became open to
Brothers of acting PM and senator to be quizzed by panel probing scandal over abusive policewoman
September 1, 2022
A House committee chaired by former Police
Grandson of former minister denied bail by court in Bangkok on drug rape charges filed by young actress
August 30, 2022
Sister of the actress claims that she was offered
China condemns latest US action as two American naval vessels sail through the Taiwan Strait
August 28, 2022
Taiwan is becoming the focus of increased tensions not
Investigation into police woman’s maid abuse scandal raising serious questions about corruption
August 25, 2022
It has emerged that the 43-year-old policewoman,
Drug kingpin linked with South African woman’s drug conviction ‘fighting for love’ in Ukraine
August 23, 2022
Family of Ashley Oosthuizen remains convinced of her
Police woman who kept 30-year-old soldier as a slave rocks Thailand, exposing a hidden, dark culture
August 21, 2022
Explosive details of a woman’s 2-year nightmare as a
Recreational cannabis use can be legalised under the current law being passed through parliament
August 19, 2022
Bullish Anutin, this week, argued that social problems
Dutch tourist arrested and facing jail time after killing endangered fish on an island excursion near Ko Phi Phi
August 17, 2022
The latest arrest of a foreign tourist for breaching
US party flies into Taiwan further inflaming already raised tensions with China over the island
August 15, 2022
Dr Kurt Campbell, the key Biden administration advisor
Nightlife until 4 am as poll shows plans to move foreign tourism upmarket a ‘recipe for disaster’
August 13, 2022
Changes to the worldwide travel industry since 2020
Bank of Thailand tailors rate rise of 0.25% to avoid killing off badly needed economic growth this year
August 11, 2022
Bank of Thailand’s modest rate rise will not stymie
Wife defends venue boss as Pattaya court grants him bail on charges including negligent homicide
August 9, 2022
Owner of the gutted and soon-to-be demolished
No circuit breaker at death trap nightlife spot in Sattahip, Chonburi as 15 people die in horror blaze
August 7, 2022
Top engineer says Thailand does not yet seem to have
