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Rising data centre demand pressures power capacity
Rising data centre demand pressures power capacity
Tuesday 9 June 2026 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Energy authorities are preparing to expand Thailand's electricity generation capacity amid mounting concerns that rising demand from resource-intensive businesses, particularly data centres, could strain the national grid.
Govt ramps up UK trade ties to boost OECD bid
Govt ramps up UK trade ties to boost OECD bid
Monday 8 June 2026 12:27 PM
BANGKOK: Thailand and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen trade and economic cooperation as Bangkok pushes ahead with its goal of joining the OECD by 2028, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said.
Inflation set to top 5%
Inflation set to top 5%
Sunday 7 June 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand expects headline inflation to peak at 5.2% in October this year, driven by rising oil imports and the government's subsidy measures.
Silhouette by The Zero Phuket marks groundbreaking ceremony
Silhouette by The Zero Phuket marks groundbreaking ceremony
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:47 AM
Phuket, Thailand - 1 June 2026 Zero Developments Company Limited officially celebrated the groundbreaking of Silhouette by The Zero Phuket at Nai Yang, marking the commencement of construction for the company's latest residential development on Phuket's northwest coast.
Phuket promotes MICE credentials at IMEX Frankfurt
Phuket promotes MICE credentials at IMEX Frankfurt
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) joined local tourism industry representatives in Germany last month to promote Phuket as a leading destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), as the island prepares to host several major international events in 2026.
India’s IndiGo cuts six international routes, including Krabi
India’s IndiGo cuts six international routes, including Krabi
Friday 5 June 2026 12:14 PM
BANGKOK: IndiGo, India’s largest airline, on Thursday (June 4) said ​it would suspend operations to six international destinations, ​including Krabi, citing higher operating costs and broader pressure from continued airspace restrictions.
Russian condo transfers surge by 33% in first quarter
Russian condo transfers surge by 33% in first quarter
Thursday 4 June 2026 09:40 AM
BANGKOK: Russia was the only nationality among the top five foreign buyers by both unit transfers and transfer value to record growth in Thailand's condominium market during the first quarter of 2026, with Phuket posting the highest transaction value.
Panel calls for overhaul of alcohol tax structure
Panel calls for overhaul of alcohol tax structure
Wednesday 3 June 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has recommended restructuring the alcoholic beverage tax system to help reduce consumption.
Online customs service to give traders tariff clarity
Online customs service to give traders tariff clarity
Tuesday 2 June 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Customs Department plans to launch an advanced online customs tariff classification service in a bid to reduce risks in international trade operations.
Holiday weekend revenue to top B258mn
Holiday weekend revenue to top B258mn
Monday 1 June 2026 10:03 AM
BANGKOK: Phuket's tourism industry is seeing a strong boost during the long Visakha Bucha holiday weekend, with projected revenue exceeding B258 million.
Tourism authorities plan shake-up of short-haul markets
Tourism authorities plan shake-up of short-haul markets
Sunday 31 May 2026 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: Amid intense competition among Asian countries to attract the Chinese market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is rolling out its ‘NEXT’ marketing strategies for fiscal 2027 to reduce dependence on certain short-haul markets.
Crypto futures, ETFs being prepped for Q3 rollout
Crypto futures, ETFs being prepped for Q3 rollout
Saturday 30 May 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on course to launch crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and crypto futures in the third quarter of this year as part of the regulator's efforts to modernise the country's capital markets and attract long-term investment flows.
Immigration to be digitised with new app
Immigration to be digitised with new app
Friday 29 May 2026 10:33 AM
BANGKOK: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Identity Co Ltd and the Thai Immigration Bureau have partnered to develop the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), the country's first web and mobile platform for this sector.
Phuket welcomes 4.9mn tourists, down 2%
Phuket welcomes 4.9mn tourists, down 2%
Thursday 28 May 2026 10:34 AM
PHUKET: Phuket welcomed nearly 4.9 million tourists in the first four months of 2026, generating more than B186.9 billion in tourism revenue, as officials continue expanding international flight connections despite a slight decline in overall visitor numbers compared with last year.
Monthly borrowing for stimulus
Monthly borrowing for stimulus
Wednesday 27 May 2026 11:57 AM
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry is preparing to gradually borrow funds for the ‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ programme, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
People’s Party calls for overhaul of Elite Card
People’s Party calls for overhaul of Elite Card
Tuesday 26 May 2026 11:52 AM
BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has called for a comprehensive review of Thailand’s long-term visa schemes and the Thailand Elite Card programme, warning that regulatory loopholes are being exploited by grey capital and transnational criminal networks. 
AI growth puts 8.7mn Thai jobs at risk
AI growth puts 8.7mn Thai jobs at risk
Tuesday 26 May 2026 09:19 AM
BANGKOK: Nearly 9 million workers could potentially be affected by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), according to estimates by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Tourism operators back 30-day visa return
Tourism operators back 30-day visa return
Monday 25 May 2026 09:03 AM
BANGKOK: Tourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya backed the government's decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays, saying the move would help curb illegal businesses and low-spending long-stay visitors.
Corruption worsening: Survey
Corruption worsening: Survey
Sunday 24 May 2026 11:47 AM
PHUKET: More than half of Thai businesses believe corruption in Thailand has worsened over the past three years, according to a new nationwide survey released by the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) under its ‘Zero Corruption’ campaign.
Unnecessary laws to get the chop
Unnecessary laws to get the chop
Sunday 24 May 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai government is preparing to reform more than 7,000 economic laws, initially focusing on 10 to 20 key statutes in an effort to reduce obstacles to doing business in the country.

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