The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Sector braces for 80m visitors by 2027

Intense congestion at popular tourist destinations needs to ease in order to accommodate a new target of 80 million foreign arrivals by 2027, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Mobile banking security rules toughened

Biometric scans will be required for high-value mobile banking transactions as part of measures to protect consumers from cyber-risks, according to the Bank of Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Huge renewable scheme up for auction

Energy officials are preparing to organise a new auction for a 3.66-gigawatt renewable power scheme to increase clean energy usage in Thailand, says the National Energy Policy Council (NEPC).

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Thailand improves but still ‘not free’

Thailand has improved slightly in an annual assessment by Freedom House but remains “not free” overall, the US democracy research group said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Sansiri shares fall as Srettha takes political leave

Shares of the property developer Sansiri Plc (SIRI) tumbled on Thursday on the Stock Exchange of Thailand after chief executive Srettha Thavisin said he would take an unpaid leave to focus on his new role as an adviser to the Pheu Thai Party ahead of the coming general election.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Katie Price struggles with HH cup boobs after admitting she needs specially made bikinis

Former model Katie Price risked a major wardrobe malfunction as she went about her day while relaxing around the pool in Thailand – with her amplified breasts almost slipping out

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

25m-30m foreign arrivals expected - tourism minister

Thailand is expecting to receive between 25 million and 30 million foreign visitors this year as its crucial travel sector rebounds, its Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Consumer confidence at 3-year high in Feb as tourism rebounds

Consumer confidence in Thailand rose for a ninth straight month in February to reach a three-year high, boosted by a recovery in the crucial tourism sector, government stimulus measures and a weak baht a survey showed on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

LGT foresees long-term growth in Thailand

LGT Private Banking, an international private bank owned by the House of Liechtenstein, plans to continue growing business in Thailand over the longer term as it foresees greater opportunities here.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Carsome shifts into used EV market

Carsome Thailand, a used car e-commerce platform service provider, aims to be a leader in the sale of used electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025, with Thailand set to be a pilot country for this EV market.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023