Economy

World’s biggest free trade deal just signed will be a huge boost for the Thai economy and exports 

World’s biggest free trade deal just signed will be a huge boost for the Thai economy and exports 

November 15, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The trade deal is a definite blow to US interests in the Asia Pacific while key economists see it leading to enhanced prosperity and integration… Read More ›

Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith

Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith

November 14, 2020

Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Actions of US tech giant are questionable and have left a family business struggling with a tsunami of negative and vituperative commentary after it was… Read More ›

Thai ministers set out ambitious agenda to make the kingdom the dominant digital player in ASEAN

Thai ministers set out ambitious agenda to make the kingdom the dominant digital player in ASEAN

November 12, 2020

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Another seminar, later in the week, heard a more down to earth assessment as Thai entrepreneur, Amarit Charoenphan, bemoaned the closure of the kingdom to… Read More ›

Tourism industry totters on the brink as tourists from the UK, the USA and Europe can now apply on conditions

Tourism industry totters on the brink as tourists from the UK, the USA and Europe can now apply on conditions

November 11, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Countries in South America and the Indo Pacific region are, right now, hoovering up Thailand’s regular tourists with another contingent having already decided to stay… Read More ›

Experts see a brighter day under a Biden/ Harris US administration as PM pens congratulations

Experts see a brighter day under a Biden/ Harris US administration as PM pens congratulations

November 10, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Top Thai economist predicts that Senator Kamala Horris will become the first female US president while government officials are preparing for a reopening and flourishing… Read More ›

US heading into a constitutional crisis with baht surging against the dollar and worried expats as events unfold

US heading into a constitutional crisis with baht surging against the dollar and worried expats as events unfold

November 6, 2020

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Trump now seems resigned to a legal fight and has declared the election, which he appeared to be winning on Tuesday night, as ‘rigged’ through… Read More ›

US move against Thailand on trade is a warning as Thai exports to America boomed in September by over 19%

US move against Thailand on trade is a warning as Thai exports to America boomed in September by over 19%

November 1, 2020

Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The decision, which came out of the blue this week after 12 years of talks, will impact Thai exports such as mango and pineapple making… Read More ›

Smart cities being proposed to house Chinese investors in the Eastern Economic Corridor project region

Smart cities being proposed to house Chinese investors in the Eastern Economic Corridor project region

October 29, 2020

Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thai Chinese business boss reveals that two Chinese firms have ฿10 billion earmarked and have already purchased land in Chachoengsao and Chonburi to build smart… Read More ›

Foreign condo buyers to get permanent residency under debt-free scheme being mooted by officials

Foreign condo buyers to get permanent residency under debt-free scheme being mooted by officials

October 26, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

It comes as the government attempts to streamline what has been a shambolic mismatch of regulations concerning various aspects and implementation of the Special Tourist… Read More ›

Rapidly rising debt levels in Thailand means that the country must open up to mass tourism quickly in 2021

Rapidly rising debt levels in Thailand means that the country must open up to mass tourism quickly in 2021

October 24, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The reality is that this economic crisis in Thailand is only now beginning to bite as already 10% of commercial bank borrowers who availed of… Read More ›

French woman tested positive for Covid 19 on Ko Samui on October 21st confirmed top health official Friday 

French woman tested positive for Covid 19 on Ko Samui on October 21st confirmed top health official Friday 

October 23, 2020

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The bombshell news may have implications for efforts to reopen the country to tourism although Thai officials are investigating whether the woman contracted the virus… Read More ›

Top minister accuses protesters of imperiling economic recovery and the health of Thai people at this time

Top minister accuses protesters of imperiling economic recovery and the health of Thai people at this time

October 23, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The comments come as there are tentative signs that Thailand’s predicted economic contraction for 2020 will not be as severe as expected while the Ministry… Read More ›

Special Tourist Visa – first Chinese tourists flying in with plans for European visitors to follow soon

Special Tourist Visa – first Chinese tourists flying in with plans for European visitors to follow soon

October 21, 2020

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Tourism Authority Governor says officials are working on arrival plans for European tourists flying to Thailand under the Special Tourist Visa programme. This comes as… Read More ›

Thailand’s trade agenda may be complicated and thwarted by raised tensions in the Indo Pacific region

Thailand’s trade agenda may be complicated and thwarted by raised tensions in the Indo Pacific region

October 21, 2020

Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The three largest investors in Thailand are Japan, the United States and Taiwan. Since 2012, the kingdom has been pushing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership… Read More ›

Chinese wave incoming as Tourism Minister Phiphat again changes tack to save the industry from utter ruin

Chinese wave incoming as Tourism Minister Phiphat again changes tack to save the industry from utter ruin

October 19, 2020

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

New plan is to recreate Thailand as a playground for Chinese visitors followed later by other Asian tourists beginning in 2021. The news is not… Read More ›

China and Thailand forging deeper ties which may pose a problem for western firms in the future

China and Thailand forging deeper ties which may pose a problem for western firms in the future

October 19, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

US Ambassador Michael de Sombre in early October questioned the efficacy of Thailand’s long term fight against the virus and described the kingdom as being… Read More ›

Another fatal crash as express train smashes car off the tracks in Phetchaburi – woman killed

Another fatal crash as express train smashes car off the tracks in Phetchaburi – woman killed

October 17, 2020

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The tragedy comes just days after 18 people died in Chachoengsao province which was followed by a promise to improve security at rail crossings nationwide… Read More ›

Chinese FM to visit Thailand in a Covid battered world of raised tensions and potential conflict

Chinese FM to visit Thailand in a Covid battered world of raised tensions and potential conflict

October 14, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

In a June 2018 interview with Time Magazine, Thailand’s Prime Minister General Prayut Chan ocha, categorically described China as the kingdom’s number one partner despite… Read More ›

Thailand’s end game against the Covid 19 disaster goes into effect with an early vaccination programme

Thailand’s end game against the Covid 19 disaster goes into effect with an early vaccination programme

October 10, 2020

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Nakorn Premsri, the Director of the National Vaccine Institute has warned that Thailand, because of its successful exclusion of the virus, could be in a… Read More ›

Virus impact creeps further into the financial system with a 40% drop in bank profits now projected for 2020

Virus impact creeps further into the financial system with a 40% drop in bank profits now projected for 2020

October 9, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

GHor Government Housing Bank has reported to the Bank of Thailand that borrowers representing ฿180 billion in advances have requested an extension of the debt… Read More ›