Economy
Thailand’s economy faces an uncertain 2025 with all eggs placed in the foreign tourism industry basket
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s 2025 economic outlook remains uncertain, heavily relying on foreign tourism. Experts warn of tighter credit, higher non-performing loans, and the impact of Chinese trade… Read More ›
People’s Party leader calls out a lack of opportunity in Thailand for talented innovators to break through
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
People’s Party deputy leader warns Thailand risks ‘Middle Income Trap’ without bold reforms. Wira Yut Kanchanachuchat urges dismantling privilege, fostering competition and empowering players to… Read More ›
Donald Trump’s second-term impact in the latter half of 2025 tops Bank of Thailand’s economic concerns
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The Bank of Thailand braces for Trump’s second term, citing risks from US-China trade tensions, job losses, and a volatile baht. With projected 2025 growth… Read More ›
Revenue Department boss calls on tax residents in Thailand to file 2024 returns by March 31st deadline
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Revenue Department urges tax residents in Thailand to file 2024 returns by March 31. Expats with over 180 days in Thailand must submit returns for… Read More ›
Thaksin warns that the media in Thailand has become too sensational and influential as he sues lawyer
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Thaksin Shinawatra warns that Thai media has become too sensational and influential, calling for more factual reporting. Meanwhile, he has filed a criminal defamation complaint… Read More ›
Economy sees sharp setback with lower private spending, investment and foreign tourism income
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Fresh data shows Thailand’s economy struggles as private consumption, investment and foreign tourism income drop. Manufacturing output slipped, and car production fell 27%. With tightened… Read More ›
Thai Zoo launches 5 giant rodents in Santa outfits to help tourists celebrate Christmas in the kingdom
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Thai Zoo debuts capybaras in Santa suits to woo Christmas tourists as the kingdom embraces festive cheer and Western traditions. Giant rodents join Thailand’s unique… Read More ›
Tourism cryptocurrency sandbox payment plan is bound to face stiff opposition from the central bank
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Thailand’s plan to introduce a crypto payment sandbox for tourism may face resistance from the central bank, which has long prohibited such transactions. Despite support… Read More ›
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai rift is real and widening despite the latest attempt to soothe concerns among the public
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai’s political rift deepens despite efforts to smooth tensions. Thaksin Shinawatra’s growing influence, disputes over land, cannabis, constitutional reform and a looming… Read More ›
Thaksin calls for crypto-based bonds. Notes success and beauty of Isan women who marry foreigners
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Thaksin calls for cryptocurrency-backed bonds to boost liquidity in Thailand’s economy. He highlights the success and beauty of Isan women marrying foreigners, emphasizes the need… Read More ›
Future Bank of Thailand Chairman Pick warns that the Thai economy faces ‘disaster’ without rate cuts
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Former Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong, likely the next Bank of Thailand Chairman, warns of economic “disaster” if interest rates aren’t cut. His attack on the… Read More ›
OECD tax changes and other moves at the heart of growing rifts appearing in Thailand’s government
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Thailand’s government faces internal rifts over OECD tax changes, with disputes over corporate tax, VAT hikes and an anti-coup law. In the meantime, the country… Read More ›
Thailand finally tackles its borrowing crisis which has come to a head in 2024 with effective measures
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Thailand introduces a major debt restructuring plan for nearly 2 million borrowers, aiming to ease the borrowing crisis with new concessions and a focus on… Read More ›
15% VAT rate plan withdrawn over fierce backlash. Thailand needs time and patience for tax reform
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A 15% VAT tax plan for Thailand was scrapped after public outcry. While the idea aimed to boost investment and tackle inequality, critics warned it… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
฿13 million swindled and robbed in Chinese criminal exploits in central Bangkok on Thursday afternoon
January 9, 2025
฿13M stolen in Bangkok crypto scams: Chinese
Hitman who gunned down former Cambodia MP in Bangkok arrested in Cambodia. Taken to Phnom Penh
January 8, 2025
Ex-Royal Thai Navy marine arrested in Cambodia after
Former Cambodian French opposition MP and thorn in the side of ruling party gunned down in Bangkok
January 7, 2025
Cambodian-French opposition MP assassinated in
22-year-old Spanish tourist gored to death on Ko Yao by an elephant she was bathing on Friday afternoon
January 6, 2025
Spanish tourist Blanca Ojanguren García, 22, was
Chinese policing programme at a Bangkok university linked by the Interior Ministry to a defence force
January 4, 2025
Thai police and officials investigate Siam
Revenue Department boss calls on tax residents in Thailand to file 2024 returns by March 31st deadline
January 3, 2025
Revenue Department urges tax residents in Thailand to
Thailand a battery or conduit for the world’s largest drug source, the Wa State, says People’s Party MP
January 1, 2025
MP Rangsiman Rome blasts the government for inaction
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties emphasise cabinet unity but the ruling party faces a dissolution threat
December 31, 2024
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties emphasize cabinet
Minister offers support as 179 perish in emergency landing of South Korean flight from Bangkok
December 29, 2024
Thai Deputy PM offers condolences as 179 die in fiery
International drug ring smashed on Ko Phangan supplying illicit narcotics to partying foreign tourists
December 28, 2024
International drug ring smashed on Ko Phangan as
80-year-old Belgian man robbed and left with severe head injuries in Christmas Day attack in Pattaya
December 26, 2024
80-year-old Belgian man brutally attacked and robbed
UK tourist faces prison term after being charged with eating a Pattaya traffic ticket before police
December 24, 2024
A cocky UK tourist in Pattaya faces up to three years
Tourism cryptocurrency sandbox payment plan is bound to face stiff opposition from the central bank
December 23, 2024
Thailand’s plan to introduce a crypto payment
Austrian tourist arrested on Ko Phi Phi. Charged with reckless acts causing the death of a Russian man
December 22, 2024
Austrian tourist, 25, arrested on Ko Phi Phi for
Death sentences for the gruesome Pattaya murder of German property mogul Mr Ralter Mack in July 2023
December 20, 2024
Three sentenced to death for the brutal 2023 murder of
Future Bank of Thailand Chairman Pick warns that the Thai economy faces ‘disaster’ without rate cuts
December 19, 2024
Former Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong, likely
Swiss man badly beaten by Pattaya teenagers after trying to stop them vandalising his car on Sunday
December 17, 2024
A 66-year-old Swiss man was badly beaten by teenagers
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