Government Vows Crackdown on Fuel Hoarding
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has pledged to pursue a major fuel hoarding and smuggling case “to the very end” following scrutiny in parliament by Rangsiman Rome. Speaking in the House…
Thailand to Shorten Visa-Free Stay to Improve Visitor Quality
Thailand is preparing to scrap its 60-day visa-free entry scheme as part of efforts to improve visitor screening and promote higher-quality, sustainable tourism, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said.…
Siam Cement Group to Shut Down Vietnam Plant Next Month
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Concerns are rising over potential raw material shortages in Thailand’s manufacturing sector after Siam Cement Group(SCC) announced a temporary suspension of its Vietnam petrochemical complex. The…
Government Denies Plans to Raise VAT
The government has rejected reports of a planned increase in value-added tax (VAT) from 7% to 10%, calling the claims inaccurate and reaffirming its focus on lowering living costs and…
Thai EV Sales Expected to Rise on New Trade-In Incentives
Thailand’s automotive industry is poised for a boost from the government’s proposed car trade-in scheme, with Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) saying the initiative could lift sales, reinforce supply chains, and…
Fuel Surcharges Rise as Airlines Cut Back Schedules
Local airlines are continuing to scale back capacity by merging less profitable flights into remaining services, as they grapple with rising jet fuel costs. At the same time, Japan Airlines…
Thai Airways International Reduces Capacity in May
Thai Airways International has notified ticket agents of a broad reduction in flight frequencies for May 2026, affecting domestic, regional and European routes, as the airline responds to rising fuel…
Phuket Long-Stay Visa Rules for Condo Buyers Clarified
Immigration officials and real estate executives have clarified Thailand’s long-stay visa programme for foreign property investors, aimed at boosting demand and easing oversupply in the housing market. The scheme, introduced…
PM Considers 500 Billion Baht Borrowing Plan
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has tasked his deputy, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, along with the Council of State, to examine the legal framework surrounding a potential emergency loan decree and a possible…
Thai Bond Market Faces Pressure Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
Thailand’s bond market is under increasing pressure as rising oil prices fuel inflation fears, push yields higher, and trigger foreign capital outflows, according to Thai Bond Market Association president Somjin…