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Travel subsidy fails to attract Thais
Travel subsidy fails to attract Thais
Monday 14 July 2025 12:31 PM
BANGKOK: The tourism and sports minister says the number of local tourists using co-payment privileges in the ‘Tiew Thai Khon La Khrueng’ domestic tourism campaign was lower than expected for the first 10 days of the scheme despite 1.58 million registrants, as travel sentiment may be unfavourable due to “economic conditions”.
Economists predict more BoT rate reductions
Economists predict more BoT rate reductions
Saturday 12 July 2025 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut the policy interest rate at least twice more this year as the economy could contract by 0.1-1.1% if a US tariff of 29-36% is slapped on Thai exports, say economists.
Phuket joins TAT roadshow to ‘CIS’
Phuket joins TAT roadshow to ‘CIS’
Friday 11 July 2025 10:43 AM
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a major tourism promotion campaign across Central Asia with the ‘Amazing Thailand Roadshow to CIS Countries 2025’, held from June 30 to July 4 in three key cities: Tashkent in Uzbekistan, and Astana and Almaty in Kazakhstan.
Phuket welcomes 5.8mn tourists, revenue hits B220bn
Phuket welcomes 5.8mn tourists, revenue hits B220bn
Thursday 10 July 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket has enjoyed strong tourism performance in the first five months of 2025, with more than 5.8 million visitors generating over B220 billion in revenue, officials have announced.
Thai Baht Outperforms Dollar as Investors Choose Thailand
Thai Baht Outperforms Dollar as Investors Choose Thailand
Thursday 10 July 2025 12:10 AM
The Thai baht outperformed the dollar by 6% in the first half of 2025. Learn why the baht could get even stronger in the coming months.
Short-haul bookings remain weak
Short-haul bookings remain weak
Wednesday 9 July 2025 11:06 AM
BANGKOK: Airlines report forward bookings for short-haul markets for the remainder of this year are weak, in contrast to the long-haul segment, while some carriers expressed interest in joining the Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) stimulus campaign.
US confirms 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand
US confirms 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand
Tuesday 8 July 2025 02:14 PM
BANGKOK: The United States has confirmed a 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand, set to take effect on Aug 1, 2025.
Eateries hunger for co-payment revival
Eateries hunger for co-payment revival
Monday 7 July 2025 12:41 PM
BANGKOK: Restaurateurs view the ‘Tiew Thai Khon La Khrueng’ travel campaign as inadequate to support the restaurant sector during the low season and called on the government to revive the ‘Khon La Khrueng’ co-payment subsidy scheme.
NBTC endorses eight new cybercrime measures
NBTC endorses eight new cybercrime measures
Sunday 6 July 2025 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board has approved eight measures to prevent and suppress crimes related to technology.
Debt relief scheme to be expanded
Debt relief scheme to be expanded
Saturday 5 July 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved expansion of debtor eligibility for the ‘You Fight, We Help’ debt relief programme.
Work permit applications to go online
Work permit applications to go online
Saturday 5 July 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: The Department of Employment has officially launched a new outsourcing project aimed at transforming the process of applying for work permits for foreigners ‒ and for work permit renewals ‒ in Thailand into an online streamlined service.
Wage hike policy gets mixed reviews
Wage hike policy gets mixed reviews
Friday 4 July 2025 12:26 PM
BANGKOK: When the minimum daily wage for hotel workers nationwide leapt to B400 on Tuesday (July 1), not everyone was in a celebratory mood.
Bugs being fixed in travel subsidy sign-up system
Bugs being fixed in travel subsidy sign-up system
Thursday 3 July 2025 01:34 PM
BANGKOK: Lessons learned from previous travel subsidy schemes that cost the government B2.3 billion due to fraud have the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) defending the complicated registration process for the latest programme.
B1.7bn co-payment scheme hits slow start
B1.7bn co-payment scheme hits slow start
Wednesday 2 July 2025 11:10 AM
BANGKOK: Hotel operators are enmeshed in the slow approval process for the first phase of the B1.7-billion co-payment scheme, while some online travel agents (OTAs) have started to offer even lower prices than the government’s subsidy scheme.
Indian travel demand to prop up Thai aviation
Indian travel demand to prop up Thai aviation
Tuesday 1 July 2025 12:26 PM
BANGKOK: India's rapid economic growth will help support Southeast Asia's aviation industry, including the Thai aviation sector, according to Indian carrier IndiGo, which plans to introduce its new business class seats to Bangkok and Phuket.
Discovery of devices fails to deter tourists
Discovery of devices fails to deter tourists
Monday 30 June 2025 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Despite the introduction of heightened security measures following the discovery of several suspected explosive devices in two southern tourist provinces last Thursday (June 26), tourism operators are still concerned the incident will reinforce negative perceptions concerning safety in Thailand, though none have reported cancellations.
Phuket cannabis players brace for impact of Health Ministry controls
Phuket cannabis players brace for impact of Health Ministry controls
Monday 30 June 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket cannabis industry is facing a sharp downturn following the new announcement from the Ministry of Public Health that tightens restrictions on cannabis use and sales across Thailand.
Thailand’s Cannabis U-turn: Operators have weeks to adapt as recreational use faces ban
Thailand’s Cannabis U-turn: Operators have weeks to adapt as recreational use faces ban
Sunday 29 June 2025 11:30 AM
Thailand's cannabis experiment is ending. After three years of decriminalisation that sparked a ‘green gold rush’, the government is slamming the brakes.
Senate urges govt to pull casino bill
Senate urges govt to pull casino bill
Sunday 29 June 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: A Senate committee reviewing the casino-entertainment complex bill has urged the government to withdraw its draft legislation, warning that it may violate multiple sections of the 2017 Constitution.
Cannabis dreams go up in smoke
Cannabis dreams go up in smoke
Saturday 28 June 2025 01:00 PM
BANGKOK: In the fertile plains of Nakhon Ratchasima, Somkiat Nitiketkosol tends to his cannabis farm, Suan Fah Yim, with a heavy heart. For years, small- and medium-sized cannabis growers like him have weathered fierce competition, plunging prices and shifting government policies.

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