Thai economy

Thailand to revisit welfare eligibility after backlash over cuts

Many rejected applicants said the decisions were based on inaccurate or outdated records, including vehicles that had already been sold or old vehicles they previously used for work.

Thailand’s Anutin at 100 days: Stability first, reform later?

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at a news conference following a bilateral meeting with Vietnam’s President To Lam in Bangkok on May 28.

Thai government’s $15.6 billion borrowing plan in legal crosshairs as growth falters

The economy expanded 2.4 per cent in 2025, lagging regional peers.

Thailand defends visa-free rollback as fears over impact on tourism grow

The government will restore previous visa rules for affected countries, with most returning to stays of around 30 days.

Thailand rolls back welcome mat for most foreign tourists

Thailand is one of Asia's most tourism-dependent nations, with the sector accounting for roughly one-fifth of its economy.

Thai Cabinet approves more than $7.8b in new borrowing to finance subsidy scheme for consumers

The government will subsidise 60 per cent of the prices of certain consumer goods, capped at $7.80 per day.

Thailand considers charging citizens $40 for overseas trips to fund domestic travel subsidy scheme

Data shows Thais make about 10 million overseas trips annually.

Thai hospitality giant eyes SGX for 14-hotel, US$1b Reit listing

The Thai market has remained relatively flat, making it harder to achieve attractive valuations and prompting Minor to turn to SGX for its IPO instead.

Fresh food prices in Thailand surge as cost pressures spread wider

Protein products are leading the increase as Thai producers face higher input costs driven by tensions in the Middle East.

Thai finance minister sees oil prices elevated for up to 2 years due to Middle East conflict

Energy infrastructure in the Middle East has been so severely disrupted that oil and gas supply may take one to two years to stabilise, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas told lawmakers on April 9.

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