Foreign tourist spending reached THB838.73 billion, while weekly arrivals rose 4.04% and short-haul markets continued to expand. From January 1 to July 18, 2026, Thailand recorded 17.36 million ...

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a study into closing Bangkok Port, transferring its operations to Laem Chabang and transforming Khlong Toei into a casino-free entertainment complex. Thailand's ...

Thailand's Criminal Records Division has mandated that foreign nationals must provide fingerprints for criminal record checks, as name-only searches are no longer accepted. This requirement applies to ...

The Bank of Thailand is set to introduce Thai Baht stablecoin regulations, paving the way for digital payments, carbon markets and green finance integration The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is preparing ...

Thailand is stepping up negotiations with the European Union to advance its free trade agreement, with agriculture, SPS measures and investment at the centre of discussions aimed at progress in the ...

Thailand has rejected Cambodia’s attempt to broaden compulsory conciliation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLOS, to include joint resource development before maritime ...

Thailand has updated its visa-free entry and visa privilege rules for 2026 after the Cabinet approved the cancellation of the 60-day visa-free scheme for 93 countries and territories. The Department ...

Thailand sees the EU’s accelerated FTA strategy as a chance to finalise the Thai-EU trade deal and boost exports, investment and supply chains. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) said the ...

Refineries in Malaysia and Singapore are cutting runs or shutting units as Middle East supply disruption squeezes crude flows and drives up costs. Refineries across Southeast Asia are shutting units ...

The Thai government launches an emergency package to curb inflation, protect SMEs, and bolster energy security as regional tensions threaten growth The Thai government has approved a stimulus package ...

The 47th Bangkok International Motor Show 2026 recorded 12,408 vehicle bookings in its first four days (March 23-26, 2026). Toyota topped the table, while Chinese brands—particularly EV ...

Deputy PM Pipat confirms the 300-baht entry fee for air arrivals will be tabled at the first Cabinet meeting, alongside a major ministry merger Thailand's new government will fast-track a 300-baht ...