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Analyst urges united front on hardships
Analyst urges united front on hardships
Monday 6 April 2026 11:40 AM
BANGKOK: Dealing with crises is not the responsibility of an individual or the government alone ‒- it requires a collective effort as new crises often arise before existing ones have been fully resolved, says an analyst from Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Proposal for regional tourism network
Proposal for regional tourism network
Sunday 5 April 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thai tourism should ramp up its targets in six potential markets reachable via six-hour flights to mitigate the impact of the oil crisis, while leveraging 12 million outbound travellers to foster two-way tourism that benefits all markets, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
Saturday 4 April 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The tourism industry is calling for urgent support measures after visitor numbers fell by about 30% in the first month following the start of the Middle East war, with operators warning of continued pressure into the second and third quarters.
Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
Friday 3 April 2026 10:40 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai government is preparing to cut domestic fuel prices by targeting what it describes as “unnecessary” cost components in the national pricing structure.
BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability
BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability
Thursday 2 April 2026 07:58 PM
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 31, 2026 - Global crypto trading platform BYDFi will mark its 6th anniversary with a month-long celebration beginning on April 1, 2026, highlighting BYDFi’s evolution into an all-in-one crypto trading platform built on a CEX + DEX dual-engine model. Over the past six years, BYDFi has continued to strengthen product infrastructure, user safeguards, and market access, shaping a platform built for reliability.
How Tourists in Phuket Choose Crypto Swap Services: Speed, Cost, and Convenience Matter
How Tourists in Phuket Choose Crypto Swap Services: Speed, Cost, and Convenience Matter
Thursday 2 April 2026 05:46 AM
Phuket’s tourism sector, one of Thailand’s most resilient economic engines, is gradually intersecting with digital finance in ways few predicted just a few years ago. While cash and cards still dominate everyday spending, a new regulated option is emerging that could reshape how international visitors handle money during their stays.
Private sector urges urgent economic action
Private sector urges urgent economic action
Wednesday 1 April 2026 09:55 AM
BANGKOK: Business leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new Cabinet, expressing hope for a more effective response to a range of economic challenges, from surging fuel prices to broader issues affecting the Thai economy.
EV loan demand set to rise amid spiking oil prices
EV loan demand set to rise amid spiking oil prices
Tuesday 31 March 2026 11:25 AM
BANGKOK: Banks expect stronger growth for electric vehicle (EV) loans this year, driven by improving demand in the auto segment amid rising oil prices.
Bangchak, PTT OR resume B20 sales to reduce fuel costs
Bangchak, PTT OR resume B20 sales to reduce fuel costs
Monday 30 March 2026 11:51 AM
BANGKOK: Two SET-listed energy firms, Bangchak Corporation and PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), have resumed commercial sales of B20 biodiesel after nearly four years as Thai authorities intensify efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on imported oil.
PEYLAA Phuket to debut as Asia Pacific's first Autograph Collection Residences
PEYLAA Phuket to debut as Asia Pacific's first Autograph Collection Residences
Monday 30 March 2026 10:29 AM
Set to open in Q4 2027, the mixed-use development with 408 contemporary branded residences is set to bring Marriott’s Autograph Collection to Bangtao Beach, less than 2km from Phuket’s west coast shoreline.
Seagate puts faith in Thai production
Seagate puts faith in Thai production
Sunday 29 March 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Amid geopolitical uncertainty, Seagate Technology is reinforcing Thailand as a strategic base by upgrading manufacturing with advanced technologies to support artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data infrastructure.
Stricter rules for digital platforms
Stricter rules for digital platforms
Saturday 28 March 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: After months of anticipation, Thailand has introduced sweeping new trade competition guidelines to govern multi-sided platforms, aiming to reshape the e-commerce landscape.
Governor sets 20-year Phuket ‘new economy’ roadmap
Governor sets 20-year Phuket ‘new economy’ roadmap
Saturday 28 March 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has outlined a 20-year development strategy aimed at reducing reliance on tourism while boosting long-term growth in an effort to push ahead with plans to transform the island into a sustainable “new economy” hub.
Phuket commodity prices hold despite fuel cost surge
Phuket commodity prices hold despite fuel cost surge
Friday 27 March 2026 11:16 AM
PHUKET: Consumer prices across Phuket have remained largely stable despite rising energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East, with officials stepping up monitoring and expanding subsidised goods programmes to ease the cost of living.
Credit outlook steady as fuel subsidy ditched
Credit outlook steady as fuel subsidy ditched
Friday 27 March 2026 09:44 AM
BANGKOK: The government’s decision to abolish blanket fuel price subsidies helps reduce the possibility Thailand will face a credit downgrade, even though the measure could pressure fragile domestic consumption and push inflation to rise.
Co-pay scheme, emergency projects to get B300bn
Co-pay scheme, emergency projects to get B300bn
Thursday 26 March 2026 01:18 PM
BANGKOK: Roughly B300 billion in investment expenditure is expected to be available for transfer to the central budget to support the ‘Khon La Khrueng’ co-payment scheme and urgent government emergency projects.
CPF vows to keep food prices unchanged
CPF vows to keep food prices unchanged
Wednesday 25 March 2026 01:40 PM
BANGKOK: Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) Plc says it will keep its meat and food prices unchanged for at least two months as the company uses local sources for most of its raw materials.
Airlines slash Songkran fares as demand surges
Airlines slash Songkran fares as demand surges
Wednesday 25 March 2026 11:42 AM
PHUKET: Airfare discounts of up to 30% will be offered on nearly 30,000 seats across 191 domestic flights during the upcoming Songkran holiday, as aviation authorities move to ease travel costs amid soaring demand.
Power tariff could rise as high as B4.59 per unit
Power tariff could rise as high as B4.59 per unit
Tuesday 24 March 2026 10:15 AM
BANGKOK: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to review electricity tariffs for the May-August billing period amid a sharp rise in liquefied natural gas (LNG) costs driven by Middle East tensions.
PTA continues China push
PTA continues China push
Monday 23 March 2026 01:49 PM
PHUKET: Phuket tourism operators have stepped up efforts to revive arrivals from China through a multi-city roadshow aimed at rebuilding confidence and strengthening business ties in one of the island’s most important source markets.

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