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US fighting for regime change in Tehran as the Middle East conflict throws airline industry into chaos

US fighting for regime change in Tehran as the Middle East conflict throws airline industry into chaos

March 2, 2026

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Middle East war triggers mass airspace closures, flight chaos and 32 cancellations to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Major hubs shut, passengers stranded, casualties reported and governments issue… Read More ›

Thailand faces Middle East instability as Khamanei is killed and US Israeli forces push regime change

Thailand faces Middle East instability as Khamanei is killed and US Israeli forces push regime change

March 1, 2026

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US-Israel blitz kills Iran’s Supreme Leader, sparks revenge threats and street chaos. Flights axed, gold surges and Thailand scrambles to shield oil and tourist markets… Read More ›

Major war breaks out between United States and Iran causing chaos for air travel to Thailand at this time

Major war breaks out between United States and Iran causing chaos for air travel to Thailand at this time

February 28, 2026

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US and Israel launch major strikes on Iran, triggering missile retaliation across the Gulf, mass airspace closures and 9,600 flight delays worldwide. Oil routes through… Read More ›

Ex Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin calls for more robust moves to tamp down the baht at a 5 year high

Ex Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin calls for more robust moves to tamp down the baht at a 5 year high

February 28, 2026

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Baht at five-year high sparks warning from ex-PM as exporters, farmers and tourism feel the squeeze. Growth ticks up to 2.1% for 2026, but debt,… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand boss issues warning about private sector debt weighing down the Thai economy in 2026

Bank of Thailand boss issues warning about private sector debt weighing down the Thai economy in 2026

February 26, 2026

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Thailand’s exports hit record highs and the baht strengthens, but a widening trade deficit, weak tourism and mounting household debt darken the outlook. Rates are… Read More ›

Top tycoon’s Gulf conglomerate increases its stake in Kasikorn Bank to over 10%. Warns about speculation

Top tycoon’s Gulf conglomerate increases its stake in Kasikorn Bank to over 10%. Warns about speculation

February 23, 2026

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Thai billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi lifts Gulf’s stake in Kasikornbank to 10%, drawing Bank of Thailand scrutiny as markets rally. He calls the $1.5bn move routine… Read More ›

Sharp criticism for sky high passenger service fees to be imposed by Thai airports in June on departures

Sharp criticism for sky high passenger service fees to be imposed by Thai airports in June on departures

February 22, 2026

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Thailand to hike airport departure tax 53% despite falling tourist numbers. Former Democrat deputy Samart slams the timing as arrivals drop 7.5%. Outbound fee jumps… Read More ›

Trump fires back with 10% tariff under a 1974 law after Supreme Court setback. Good news for Thailand

Trump fires back with 10% tariff under a 1974 law after Supreme Court setback. Good news for Thailand

February 21, 2026

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US Supreme Court crushes Trump’s tariff blitz in 6–3 bombshell, scrapping a $175bn regime and rattling global markets. White House hits back with a 10%… Read More ›

Commerce Minister says US Thai trade pact will be finalised in July. Business wants it done and dusted

Commerce Minister says US Thai trade pact will be finalised in July. Business wants it done and dusted

February 20, 2026

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Thailand moves to activate 2026 free trade deals while the crucial US tariff pact hangs in the balance amid threatened political turmoil. EFTA rollout set… Read More ›

Foreign Minister supports cancellation of the 60 day visa while Phuket wants to scrap property visa

Foreign Minister supports cancellation of the 60 day visa while Phuket wants to scrap property visa

February 19, 2026

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Tourist arrivals plunge 7.5% as Thailand’s caretaker government moves to slash 60-day visas to 30. Phuket booms yet rebels against property-linked residency. The tourism industry… Read More ›

The battle for 2026’s economy has begun. Thailand needs political stability and more foreign tourists

The battle for 2026’s economy has begun. Thailand needs political stability and more foreign tourists

February 18, 2026

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Thailand closes 2025 stronger than forecast with 2.4% growth as investment jumps and services rebound. Yet, early 2026 tourism slides 7.6%, election lawsuits threaten delays… Read More ›

Headache for tourism bosses as elderly shop owner mocks and racially abuses Chinese tourist in Phuket

Headache for tourism bosses as elderly shop owner mocks and racially abuses Chinese tourist in Phuket

February 17, 2026

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Tourism officials in turmoil after a viral video shows an elderly shop owner accused of racist gestures towards a Chinese tourist. A row over a… Read More ›

Two Thai Prime Ministers this week addressed the February 4th Financial Times ‘Sick man of Asia’ article

Two Thai Prime Ministers this week addressed the February 4th Financial Times ‘Sick man of Asia’ article

February 15, 2026

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The Financial Times brands Thailand the “sick man of Asia” as debt nears 90%, growth lags at 2%, factories close, and tourism declines. Two Prime… Read More ›

Incoming government must tackle the country’s rising public debt level and keep foreign funding open

Incoming government must tackle the country’s rising public debt level and keep foreign funding open

February 14, 2026

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Thailand faces a 50:50 credit downgrade risk as debt tops 66% of GDP, growth limps at 2.3% and its tax base shrinks. Moody’s and Fitch… Read More ›

Visa entry period to go from 60 to 30 days. Agreement in principle as foreign tourism numbers fall by 10%

Visa entry period to go from 60 to 30 days. Agreement in principle as foreign tourism numbers fall by 10%

February 13, 2026

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Thailand moves to halve visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for 93 countries amid security concerns and falling arrivals. Tourism is down 10% from… Read More ›

Disneyland plan to take its first steps forward this week as Transport Ministry holds exploratory talks

Disneyland plan to take its first steps forward this week as Transport Ministry holds exploratory talks

February 11, 2026

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Thailand pushes $10bn Disneyland in Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as minister advances a planned mega-project set to be Southeast Asia’s first, with an 80,000-seat stadium… Read More ›

People’s Party and Pheu Thai Party call for Election Commission to back up Sunday’s election outcome

People’s Party and Pheu Thai Party call for Election Commission to back up Sunday’s election outcome

February 10, 2026

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Election chaos deepens as Pheu Thai and People’s Party demand answers, recounts and full disclosure amid vote anomalies, tally gaps and talk of legal action.… Read More ›

People’s Party MP candidate seeks urgent probe into Monday’s Bang Phli dome collapse which injured 4

People’s Party MP candidate seeks urgent probe into Monday’s Bang Phli dome collapse which injured 4

February 10, 2026

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Four workers were injured, one seriously, after a billion-baht Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) dome collapsed near Suvarnabhumi Airport. The site was sealed as engineers probed… Read More ›

Thrilled with the result. PM set to lead a government focused on stability and security. Barter trade in focus

Thrilled with the result. PM set to lead a government focused on stability and security. Barter trade in focus

February 9, 2026

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Anutin’s shock landslide hands Bhumjaithai sweeping power as provincial voters dominate, nationalism rises and barter trade moves to the heart of Thailand’s security-driven trade agenda.… Read More ›

New government urged to deal with economic decline headon. Grasp technology investors and fight debt

New government urged to deal with economic decline headon. Grasp technology investors and fight debt

February 9, 2026

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Bhumjaithai’s landslide win shifts focus to Thailand’s weak economy, as economists warn PM Anutin faces slow growth, rising debt, ageing demographics and fading ASEAN rank… Read More ›

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