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Thailand reaches top 50 in startup rankings
Thailand reaches top 50 in startup rankings
Saturday 23 May 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand has entered the top 50 in global startup rankings for the first time in six years, while cementing its position as Southeast Asia’s leading medical technology hub, according to the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index released by StartupBlink.
Co-pay unlikely to help big eateries
Co-pay unlikely to help big eateries
Friday 22 May 2026 12:23 PM
BANGKOK: The government co-payment stimulus scheme ‘Thai Chuay Thai Plus’ is unlikely to benefit mid-sized to large restaurant operators, says the Thai Restaurant Association, calling on the government to provide support to the neglected segment.
Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears
Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears
Thursday 21 May 2026 12:01 PM
BANGKOK: The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in April to 85.3 points, down from 88.6 in March, attributed to the impact of the prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran.
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay
Wednesday 20 May 2026 08:36 AM
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Tuesday (May 19) decided to end the 60-day visa-free programme for foreign visitors to Thailand, with the timeline for enforcement still being worked out.
High season visitors set to be strong despite current downturn
High season visitors set to be strong despite current downturn
Tuesday 19 May 2026 02:00 PM
BANGKOK: Thai tourism operators are looking beyond the sluggish low season and expect healthy bookings, particularly from European tourists, when the high season returns in the third quarter.
World Cup to propel eateries, TV sales
World Cup to propel eateries, TV sales
Tuesday 19 May 2026 11:25 AM
BANGKOK: The 2026 Fifa World Cup is expected to energise the restaurant industry during the low season and lift sales for TV manufacturers and distributors.
Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors
Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors
Monday 18 May 2026 11:24 AM
BANGKOK: The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has offered Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul a plan to drive high-value tourism over a four-year term.
Tourism wrestles with war's impact
Tourism wrestles with war's impact
Monday 18 May 2026 10:40 AM
BANGKOK: On Feb 28, when the US-Israeli war with Iran began, Thailand's tourism industry was looking forward to reaping the benefits of the final month of the high season.
Senate committee pushes Phuket marine infrastructure upgrade
Senate committee pushes Phuket marine infrastructure upgrade
Sunday 17 May 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Tourism and Sports visited Phuket on Friday (May 15) to accelerate solutions to key marine tourism infrastructure issues as Thailand moves ahead with plans to position itself as an ASEAN cruise hub.
Local firms urge high duties on Chinese EVs
Local firms urge high duties on Chinese EVs
Sunday 17 May 2026 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand's automotive and auto parts associations are urging the government to impose steep import duties on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs), warning that once the EV3.5 incentive scheme ends, a surge in imports could severely damage the domestic car industry.
‘Two-Coast’ plan to make Phuket regional cruise hub
‘Two-Coast’ plan to make Phuket regional cruise hub
Saturday 16 May 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Thailand is aiming to position itself as Southeast Asia’s leading cruise hub under a new ‘Two-Coast Strategy’ unveiled at a major tourism forum in Phuket on Thursday (May 14).
THAI to add Europe flights despite jet fuel concerns
THAI to add Europe flights despite jet fuel concerns
Friday 15 May 2026 10:18 AM
BANGKOK: Flag carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) plans to add European flights, yet still maintain proactive fuel cost and route network management amid short-term concerns about spillover impacts from the war in the Middle East and geopolitical tensions.
Tourism operators hit out at new taxes
Tourism operators hit out at new taxes
Thursday 14 May 2026 01:30 PM
BANGKOK: Tourism operators say plans to introduce or raise taxes on travel services in Thailand remain unjustified and inappropriate at this time, given the lack of clarity on how the revenue would be allocated for development.
OSMEP hosts Phuket forum to boost SME Soft Power industry
OSMEP hosts Phuket forum to boost SME Soft Power industry
Wednesday 13 May 2026 02:17 PM
PHUKET: The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) has held a public-private sector meeting in Phuket to gather feedback on legal and policy barriers affecting Thailand’s Soft Power industry and explore ways to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of Thai SMEs.
Bolt confirms continued operations in Thailand amid platform review
Bolt confirms continued operations in Thailand amid platform review
Tuesday 12 May 2026 01:21 PM
PHUKET: Ride-hailing company Bolt has confirmed it will continue operating in Thailand while its electronic platform certification remains under review by regulators.
Nominee crackdown to focus on tourist islands
Nominee crackdown to focus on tourist islands
Tuesday 12 May 2026 10:05 AM
PHUKET: The Department of Business Development (DBD) and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have strengthened their collaboration to more effectively tackle nominee businesses.
The Base Cherng Talay cleared by inspection
The Base Cherng Talay cleared by inspection
Tuesday 12 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Officials have conducted an intensive inspection of the ‘The Base Cherng Talay’ condominium project in Thalang in a move aimed at strengthening confidence in Phuket’s real estate sector ahead of unit ownership transfers to buyers.
Thailand targets high e-commerce platform fees
Thailand targets high e-commerce platform fees
Monday 11 May 2026 01:22 PM
BANGKOK: The government is resuming its efforts to bring down the gross profit (GP) charges of e-commerce platforms operating in Thailand.
New B80m project to build AI infrastructure
New B80m project to build AI infrastructure
Sunday 10 May 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) have launched the ThaiLLM Foundation Model with an B80-million investment, intending to secure artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty and drive the digital economy.
Call for action to lure more Indian tourists
Call for action to lure more Indian tourists
Saturday 9 May 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Indian business community in Pattaya has urged the Thai government to restore confidence among tourists from the subcontinent, which has been affected by intense regional competition and fraudulent practices by foreign tour operators.

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