Hotel Operators Urge Land Tax Restructuring
Hotel operators have argued that seeking annual discounts on the land and building tax does little to ease the sector’s long-term fixed-cost burden, urging the government instead to overhaul the…
Gulf Development Raises Kasikornbank Stake to 10%
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Gulf Development Plc (GULF)’s decision to raise its shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) to around 10% is widely viewed by analysts as a carefully calibrated move that…
Why Thailand’s Competitiveness Struggles Come Down to Execution
By the time many people finish their first coffee in Bangkok, another plan or policy announcement has often emerged, outlining how Thailand aims to accelerate growth, boost innovation or strengthen…
Baht to remain volatile despite foreign fund flows
Photo Credit: 123RF Positive domestic sentiment and renewed foreign capital inflows have supported the baht’s recent appreciation against the US dollar, but the currency is expected to remain highly volatile…
World Bank Cuts Thailand 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 1.6%
The World Bank has lowered its forecast for Thailand’s economic growth in 2026 to 1.6%, citing weaker global trade, persistently high household debt and a slower-than-expected recovery in tourism. The…
Disneyland Thailand Concept Revived in THB300 Billion EEC Mixed-Use Investment Plan
The Thai government has once again revived plans for a potential “Disneyland Thailand,” unveiling a proposal for a THB300 billion mixed-use development within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The proposed…
Thailand Targets Global Top-Five Status as Wellness Hub
Thailand has launched the “Wellness Hub Thailand” initiative, a major public–private collaboration aimed at positioning the country among the world’s top five global wellness destinations. The strategy responds to rising…
Political Clarity Boosts Thai Bourse as Turnover Surpasses 102bn Baht
Thailand’s stock market surged on February 9, 2026, with the SET Index jumping 46.88 points or 3.46% to close at 1,400.89, as election results eased concerns over a political vacuum.…
Asia-Pacific Aviation Services Market Forecast to Reach US$138.7bn by 2044
The Asia-Pacific aviation services market is forecast to reach US$138.7 billion by 2044, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%, according to Airbus’s latest Global Services Forecast. Growth…
TikTok Reshapes the Creator Economy as Social E-Commerce Hits $1.2 Trillion
TikTok says the creator economy is accelerating as culture, community and commerce merge into a single ecosystem, with impact increasingly measured by content-influenced sales rather than views alone. In a…