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Power plan for data centres readied
Power plan for data centres readied
Sunday 19 July 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s energy authorities are intensifying efforts to finalise considerations for the country’s pilot direct power purchase agreement (PPA) scheme, which is expected to support the rapid growth of data centres and cloud service businesses.
Government bonds worth B4bn on sale
Government bonds worth B4bn on sale
Saturday 18 July 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Government retail bonds dubbed ‘Aom Plus’ (Savings Plus) worth B4 billion go on sale at the end of this month, designed to encourage more working-age people to save.
Artist Hub Thailand launches new platform
Artist Hub Thailand launches new platform
Friday 17 July 2026 05:15 PM
Connecting vendors, organizers, and artists — invites Thai talent to join free during Beta. Under the motto “Local Talents. Global Stage.,” AHT opens pre-registration for its August–September 2026 beta, with free access, no set-up fees, no hidden costs, and no commission.
Three tourism stimulus schemes await approval
Three tourism stimulus schemes await approval
Friday 17 July 2026 09:45 AM
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is planning to propose three tourism stimulus projects worth B2.45 billion, aiming to generate B56bn in economic value through a domestic travel co-payment scheme, domestic flight discounts and international flight subsidies.
PM urged to strengthen tourism ties with China
PM urged to strengthen tourism ties with China
Thursday 16 July 2026 11:05 AM
BANGKOK: With Chinese economic growth at a three-year low in the second quarter, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) has urged the government to discuss agreements with Beijing to strengthen affordable connectivity and bilateral tourism cooperation during this week’s official visit.
Cabinet approves cuts to visa-free stays
Cabinet approves cuts to visa-free stays
Wednesday 15 July 2026 12:55 PM
PHUKET: Thailand’s Cabinet has approved sweeping changes to the country’s visa-free entry scheme, reducing the maximum visa-exempt stay from 60 days to 30 days for eligible visitors while restructuring entry privileges for a total of 65 countries and territories.
MPs slam reporting rule for foreign visitors
MPs slam reporting rule for foreign visitors
Tuesday 14 July 2026 11:14 AM
BANGKOK: The proposed amendments to some sections of the Hotel Act and Immigration Act, which passed their first reading in parliament last Wednesday (July 8), aim to reduce duplicate reporting of foreigners’ temporary stays in Thailand, but may not address existing loopholes as illegal operators are excluded from enforcement.
Cash deposits over B5mn to face mandatory disclosure
Cash deposits over B5mn to face mandatory disclosure
Monday 13 July 2026 11:47 AM
BANGKOK: Customers depositing more than B5 million in cash will be required to disclose the source of the funds from the fourth quarter as part of tighter measures to curb the grey economy and illicit financial activities, according to Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Vitai Ratanakorn.
Second phase of AI project is shelved
Second phase of AI project is shelved
Sunday 12 July 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has shelved the second phase of its ambitious TH-AI Passport project, calling it a “strategic internal decision” to evaluate demand and the first phase.
Phuket eyes Middle East tourism growth after Jordan talks
Phuket eyes Middle East tourism growth after Jordan talks
Saturday 11 July 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum welcomed a delegation from Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism this week as the province sought to strengthen tourism cooperation and attract more visitors from Jordan and the wider Middle East.
Appeal for energy reforms as oil prices still fluctuate
Appeal for energy reforms as oil prices still fluctuate
Friday 10 July 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Global crude oil prices remain highly volatile due to geopolitical factors, underscoring the need for Thailand to urgently address its structural weaknesses, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Planned tourism fee hits a snag
Planned tourism fee hits a snag
Thursday 9 July 2026 10:10 AM
BANGKOK: The plan to collect a tourism fee of at least B300 through airlines is infeasible because of the limitations in airlines’ back-office systems, with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) a better option, say aviation bodies.
Emirates adds third daily Dubai-Phuket flight
Emirates adds third daily Dubai-Phuket flight
Wednesday 8 July 2026 09:10 AM
PHUKET: Emirates has expanded its Phuket operations by launching a third daily service between Dubai and Phuket, increasing the airline’s schedule to 21 flights a week and introducing its Airbus A350 on the new route.
Seaplane takeoff grounded by regulations
Seaplane takeoff grounded by regulations
Tuesday 7 July 2026 10:48 AM
BANGKOK: While Thailand holds the potential to lead the regional seaplane market due to its tourism resources, it faces regulatory challenges that have delayed development, says aviation operator Siam Seaplane.
NBTC to roll out digital radio platform
NBTC to roll out digital radio platform
Monday 6 July 2026 12:03 PM
BANGKOK: In addition to a national digital TV broadcast streaming platform, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to develop a national digital radio and audio platform to bridge the 'radio broadcasting gap' and promote automated emergency and disaster alerts nationwide.
Phuket property set to stay strong
Phuket property set to stay strong
Sunday 5 July 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Phuket’s luxury residential market is expected to remain resilient this year, driven by sustained foreign demand, rising land prices and a strong appetite for branded residences, even as competition intensifies among condo developers.
Computer buyers shrug off price hike
Computer buyers shrug off price hike
Saturday 4 July 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Despite higher computer prices, consumer demand has not declined as IT products have become resilient economic necessities, say retailers.
Vietnam Airlines launches Ho Chi Minh-Phuket direct flights
Vietnam Airlines launches Ho Chi Minh-Phuket direct flights
Friday 3 July 2026 01:33 PM
PHUKET: Vietnam Airlines has launched direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket, with four weekly services expected to strengthen tourism links between Thailand and Vietnam while supporting efforts to attract a growing number of Vietnamese visitors to the island.
Europeans steer clear amid heatwave
Europeans steer clear amid heatwave
Friday 3 July 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Europe’s most severe heatwave has yet to trigger a surge in tourists to Thailand, with Phuket hotels slashing low-season rates by 70-80% compared with the high season as surging airfares continue to deter both domestic and foreign visitors.
Trade group: Jet fuel prices likely to remain elevated
Trade group: Jet fuel prices likely to remain elevated
Thursday 2 July 2026 11:27 AM
BANGKOK: Despite optimism around the US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, it will take time for jet fuel prices to return to pre-crisis levels and airfares could remain high for longer than passengers expect, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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