Housing Market Expected to Stay Flat in 2026
The residential sector is expected to face ongoing challenges in 2026, with weak consumer confidence, high household debt, and a sluggish economy leading to declining revenue and profits. According to…
Limited Impact Expected on Tourism Market from China-Japan Dispute
Amid ongoing tensions between China and Japan, Thailand’s tourism industry is unlikely to experience a sharp increase in Chinese visitors during this peak season, primarily due to limited flight capacity…
Government Seeks Revenue Amid Growing Debt
Photo Credit: Stock Photo The rising interest expenses have progressively depleted the treasury reserves over the past four years, prompting the government to urgently seek ways to boost revenue before…
Thai Airport Tax to Increase by 53% for International Flights
The Civil Aviation Board has approved a 53% hike in the passenger service charge, commonly known as airport tax, for outbound international travelers. During Wednesday’s meeting, the board approved an…
Car Insurance Set to Go Digital in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Thai insurers will be required to issue compulsory motor insurance policies entirely in digital format, as announced by the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC). This…
Upsurge in Domestic Airfares Continues to Decline
Despite ongoing complaints over high airfares to flood-affected Hat Yai, the average domestic ticket prices in Thailand continued to decline in 2025. Low-cost carriers shifted focus from underperforming Chinese routes…
Thai Inflation Reports Eighth Consecutive Decline in November
Photo credit: Stock Photo Thailand’s annual headline inflation remained negative for the eighth consecutive month in November, according to data released on Wednesday. The decline was attributed to falling energy…
Seamless QR Payment Experience for Travelers between China and Thailand
Credit: Stock Photo Chinese tourists visiting Thailand can now enjoy easier, seamless payments through expanded QR code interoperability, enabled by cross-border cooperation between UnionPay and Thai payment networks. Powered by…
BoT Plans to Mitigate Baht Pressure
The Bank of Thailand has suggested that the Finance Ministry raise the cap on foreign income repatriation to help ease pressure on the baht. Amid increased fluctuations in the baht-USD…
Airlines Eager to Increase Direct Flight Services
Several international airlines from the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Japan are interested in expanding direct flight routes to Thailand, according to the Airports of Thailand (AoT). Potential new…