Understanding the Tourism Tax
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Delays in Implementing Thailand’s Tourism Tax: An Overview Although the cabinet approved the National Tourism Policy Committee’s proposal to collect a tourism fee from international visitors…
New AirAsia Group Prepare to Lead Operations of Seven Airlines
Photo credit: Bangkok Post All airlines operated by AirAsia will be consolidated under the new AirAsia Group by next month following the completion of Capital A’s restructuring, with the goal…
Vietjet Becomes Thailand’s First Low-Cost Airline to Use Sustainable Fuel
Photo Credit: Vietjet Vietjet Thailand has become the first low-cost carrier in Thailand to operate flights using a 1% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as it waits for the…
Credit Card Usage Expected to Stay Weak in Q4
Credit card spending in the final quarter of the year is anticipated to stay subdued, aligning with the overall economic outlook, despite the government’s implementation of stimulus measures. Yuttachai Teyarachakul,…
Inflation Continues to Ease for Seventh Consecutive Month
According to the Ministry of Commerce, the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped by 0.76% year-on-year to 100 in October, marking the seventh consecutive month of decline. Nantapong Chiralerspong, Director-General…
Finnair Announces Increased Weekly Flights to Thailand This Winter
During the winter season, Finnair plans to operate 25 weekly flights from Helsinki, its hub, to Thailand. The airline will restart direct flights to Krabi in southern Thailand and will…
State Railway of Thailand Receives 18-Billion Baht Financial Rescue
Photo Credit: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill The cabinet has authorized a proposal from the Ministry of Transport for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to borrow 18 billion baht during the 2026…
E-cigarette Warning Campaign by Anti-Smoking Foundation
Photo Credit: Pattaya Mail The Action on Smoking and Health Foundation has urged the government to take strong action against the increasing use of e-cigarettes, especially among young people. This…
Bangkok Luxury Condo Market Booms Amid Rising Demand
Despite the global economic slowdown, Bangkok’s ultra-luxury condominium market continues its growth trajectory, driven by enduring demand from Thailand’s wealthy elites and international investors, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand.…
Gulf Declines KBank’s Proposal for Share Repurchase
Kasikornbank (KBank)’s share repurchase program has attracted market attention following reports that the bank requested its major shareholder, Gulf Development (Gulf) Plc, to refrain from selling its KBank shares during…