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Phuket revives Japan tourism push
Phuket revives Japan tourism push
Wednesday 1 July 2026 09:13 AM
PHUKET: Phuket tourism operators have stepped up efforts to revive the lucrative Japanese tourism market, completing its first tourism roadshow in Japan in more than a decade and securing 675 business meetings with travel industry partners across three major cities.
Phuket nominee probe expands to 200 more firms
Phuket nominee probe expands to 200 more firms
Tuesday 30 June 2026 04:43 PM
BANGKOK: The Interior Ministry has stepped up its investigation into suspected nominee businesses in Phuket, with about 200 more companies set to be examined in the next phase.
The Hidden Compliance Risks Behind Thailand’s POS Systems
The Hidden Compliance Risks Behind Thailand’s POS Systems
Tuesday 30 June 2026 11:00 AM
For many businesses, a point-of-sale (POS) system is seen simply as a payment tool at the cashier. In reality, it has become central to business operations.
Biofuel initiative gains government backing
Biofuel initiative gains government backing
Tuesday 30 June 2026 10:36 AM
BANGKOK: Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has announced stronger government backing for biofuels in a bid to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported oil, which currently makes up 90% of total consumption.
Flat domestic tourism projected
Flat domestic tourism projected
Monday 29 June 2026 01:16 PM
BANGKOK: Tourism operators expect the domestic market will be flat or contract from last year unless the government launches an effective stimulus scheme to increase low-season trips, as Thai household income generation weakened last year.
Thailand data usage beats global average
Thailand data usage beats global average
Sunday 28 June 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand's data consumption is expected to exceed the global average by 2031, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) applications, extended reality devices and video generation, says Ericsson.
Customs Dept bans rewards for its executives
Customs Dept bans rewards for its executives
Saturday 27 June 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Customs Department is cancelling reward money for its executives from seizures of smuggled goods and imports that violate tariffs to prevent conflicts of interest, says Director-General Phantong Loykulnanta.
Retail sector warns of rising competition
Retail sector warns of rising competition
Friday 26 June 2026 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: I.C.C. International Plc, a distributor of fashion and consumer goods under Saha Group, says it is difficult to predict the economic outlook for the second half of the year due to rapid market changes.
BoT upgrades GDP growth forecast
BoT upgrades GDP growth forecast
Thursday 25 June 2026 11:24 AM
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand has upgraded its GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 1.5% to 2.3%, attributed to strong exports, government stimulus and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Crackdown unlikely to hit foreign property demand
Crackdown unlikely to hit foreign property demand
Wednesday 24 June 2026 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: The intensified crackdown on illegal nominee structures is unlikely to derail foreign demand for resort and luxury residential properties, although buyers are becoming more cautious and paying closer attention to legal ownership arrangements, according to property technology group Juwai IQI.
Foreign inflows surge 73% to B154bn in 5 months
Foreign inflows surge 73% to B154bn in 5 months
Tuesday 23 June 2026 09:33 AM
BANGKOK: Foreign investment jumped by 73% in the first five months of this year to B154 billion, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Govt launches new Thailand Fast Pass to give investors an easier ride
Govt launches new Thailand Fast Pass to give investors an easier ride
Monday 22 June 2026 12:22 PM
BANGKOK: The government will launch the ‘Thailand Fast Pass’ scheme on Tuesday (june 23) to accelerate major investments by cutting approval times and easing regulatory bottlenecks, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Defective product bill okayed
Defective product bill okayed
Sunday 21 June 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved the draft Defective Products Liability Act, which would provide consumers with statutory protection against product defects.
Thailand joining corporate tax information sharing system
Thailand joining corporate tax information sharing system
Saturday 20 June 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved Thailand’s participation in an international tax information exchange framework to support adoption of the OECD-led global minimum tax on corporations.
Average Thai household income declined in 2025
Average Thai household income declined in 2025
Friday 19 June 2026 12:53 PM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s average household income declined in 2025, while lower-income households increasingly relied on financial assistance, according to several research institutions.
TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10mn
TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10mn
Thursday 18 June 2026 09:26 AM
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has slashed its long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million this year, on par with last year, mainly attributed to the Middle East conflict.
New flight routes spark growing Krabi international interest
New flight routes spark growing Krabi international interest
Wednesday 17 June 2026 11:39 AM
BANGKOK: Krabi International Airport is attracting growing interest from international airlines, with new routes from Finland and Scandinavia expected to strengthen tourism and support local development, the Ministry of Transport says.
Firms push for wider co-pay eligibility
Firms push for wider co-pay eligibility
Tuesday 16 June 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants to unlock the conditions for the ‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ co-payment scheme by expanding eligibility to businesses of all sizes, supporting business continuity and employment.
Visa shift unlikely to deter Indians
Visa shift unlikely to deter Indians
Monday 15 June 2026 12:34 PM
BANGKOK: Replacing visa-free entry with a visa-on-arrival scheme for Indian tourists will not affect this market as affordable prices remain the decisive factor for them, while the policy change can help curb visa abuse, according to a major Indian travel agency.
B200bn energy scheme raises concerns
B200bn energy scheme raises concerns
Sunday 14 June 2026 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: The plan to allocate B200 billion towards energy transition, focusing on rooftop solar systems and battery-powered vehicles, has raised concerns among economists and lawmakers over transparency and feasibility.