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Phuket airport departure fee rises to B1,120
Phuket airport departure fee rises to B1,120
Friday 8 May 2026 11:42 AM
PHUKET: International departure fees at Phuket International Airport will increase to B1,120 from June 20, following a nationwide adjustment announced by Airports of Thailand (AoT) affecting all six airports under its management.
Oil export ban set to end as reserves surge
Oil export ban set to end as reserves surge
Thursday 7 May 2026 10:03 AM
BANGKOK: Authorities are considering lifting a temporary ban on the export of refined oil, citing secure reserves and a growing surplus in storage facilities, according to Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Cabinet approves B400-billion borrowing decree
Cabinet approves B400-billion borrowing decree
Wednesday 6 May 2026 11:16 AM
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on ‌Tuesday (May 5) approved an emergency decree to borrow B400 billion to alleviate cost of living ​pressures ⁠and support measures to reduce energy costs, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Virtual banks allotted more time
Virtual banks allotted more time
Tuesday 5 May 2026 09:02 AM
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand has given virtual bank licence applicants additional time to meet pre-licensing conditions, even if they face delays beyond the specified timeline.
Vague land bridge project lacks details
Vague land bridge project lacks details
Monday 4 May 2026 11:34 AM
BANGKOK: The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) is questioning the economic viability of the Land Bridge project, which requires a massive investment of up to B1 trillion, as well as whether the government should provide financial support.
Food producers call for state subsidies as energy costs soar
Food producers call for state subsidies as energy costs soar
Sunday 3 May 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai Food Processors' Association is calling on the government to reduce energy costs, pursue negotiations on free-trade agreements (FTAs), and explore new market opportunities.
MoU to crack down on nominee schemes, illicit funds
MoU to crack down on nominee schemes, illicit funds
Saturday 2 May 2026 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Thai government has formalised a nationwide crackdown on nominee business structures and so-called ‘grey capital’, with 23 public and private sector agencies signing a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at tightening enforcement, improving transparency and restoring investor confidence.
Bank of Thailand keeps interest rate unchanged
Bank of Thailand keeps interest rate unchanged
Friday 1 May 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand has kept ​its key interest rate unchanged, as expected, as it assesses the economic impact of higher oil prices caused by the ​war ⁠in the Middle East.
Top 7 Pro Hacks to Customize Your Trading App UI for Lightning Fast Scalping
Top 7 Pro Hacks to Customize Your Trading App UI for Lightning Fast Scalping
Thursday 30 April 2026 06:43 PM
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Hotel bookings plunge as Mideast war hits travel
Hotel bookings plunge as Mideast war hits travel
Thursday 30 April 2026 12:11 PM
BANGKOK: Hotels nationwide across all segments, including luxury, have reported a significant drop in bookings from May, with provinces dependent on European markets such as Phang Nga facing a 50% decline, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Travel agents slam B1,000 exit tax
Travel agents slam B1,000 exit tax
Wednesday 29 April 2026 01:16 PM
BANGKOK: The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) strongly opposes the government's plan to levy a B1,000 departure tax on Thai travellers, warning it will hamper two‑way tourism and hurt the economy during a cost-of-living crisis.
Cabinet backs B20bn loan to steady fuel prices
Cabinet backs B20bn loan to steady fuel prices
Wednesday 29 April 2026 09:33 AM
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a plan allowing the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) to borrow B20 billion to increase the liquidity of the Oil Fuel Fund, aiming to shore up energy prices amid the global oil crisis.
Officials warn over ‘0% tax’ Phuket property claims targeting foreigners
Officials warn over ‘0% tax’ Phuket property claims targeting foreigners
Tuesday 28 April 2026 12:16 PM
PHUKET: Thai authorities have issued a formal warning after online claims that foreigners can buy luxury homes in Phuket with “0% tax” and secure unlimited stays in Thailand were found to be misleading and potentially in breach of the law.
Refund crisis as more flights are cancelled
Refund crisis as more flights are cancelled
Tuesday 28 April 2026 09:38 AM
BANGKOK: The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) is urging the government to coordinate with airlines to provide refunds covering losses for tour operators due to flight cancellations, as they have already incurred costs for hotels and transport at destinations.
Phuket posts 3.8mn Q1 arrivals
Phuket posts 3.8mn Q1 arrivals
Monday 27 April 2026 09:28 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism sector remained robust in the first quarter of 2026, welcoming more than 3.8 million visitors, though officials have acknowledged a slight slowdown and are moving to boost international demand through new flight routes and events.
Ministry reveals new strategies
Ministry reveals new strategies
Sunday 26 April 2026 01:30 PM
BANGKOK: Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has unveiled five key policies aimed at reducing living costs, lifting incomes, and creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook
Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook
Sunday 26 April 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Restaurant-related associations have collaborated to tackle surging energy costs, fluctuations in raw material prices and digital transformation.
Call for more state support for green tourism
Call for more state support for green tourism
Saturday 25 April 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Southern tourism operators are calling for more government support and incentives for the green transition, as Phuket recently hosted an international sustainable tourism conference in a bid to create global recognition in this sector.
Thai refineries squeezed by diesel price controls
Thai refineries squeezed by diesel price controls
Friday 24 April 2026 02:41 PM
BANGKOK: Thailand's oil refining sector is facing renewed pressure as diesel price controls and rising financial losses threaten to erode profitability, according to a research note by major Bangkok-based brokerage CLSA Securities (Thailand) Ltd.
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Thursday 23 April 2026 09:55 AM
PHUKET: Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a briefing on Tuesday (Apr 21) to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers and support economic activity in Thailand’s property sector.

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