Thai economy

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.

Military service draws men in Thailand as sluggish economy squeezes job prospects

The military offers a steady pay cheque for many youth entering the workforce.

Thai PM Anutin vows to tackle economic fallout from Iran war

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to deliver his policies to Parliament on April 9, a key step before his new administration can officially take control.

Most Thais say rising living cost becoming hard to bear: Poll

An opinion poll showed many Thais are struggling with higher prices for essential goods in the wake of the oil crisis.

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