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Govt's visa-free policy 'too easy'
Published on 29/03/2026
» The 60-day visa-free entry policy, which was intended to boost tourism recovery, is now under review as authorities weigh its economic benefits against security concerns.
Delayed Iran deadline gives investors a breather
Business, Published on 28/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy.
Epic Fury oil shock: Repositioning your portfolio for war
Business, Published on 28/03/2026
» Operation Epic Fury, the US-Israeli offensive against Iran that began in late February, is not merely an energy war in the conventional sense. It represents a polycrisis: a multi-dimensional shock hitting three supply chains simultaneously across transport, industry and agriculture.
Thai factory output unexpectedly dips in February, could rise in March
Published on 27/03/2026
» Thailand's manufacturing production index dropped 0.04% in February from a year earlier, the Industry Ministry said on Friday, weaker than analysts' forecasts.
Thailand Endurance C'ship gets underway in Pattaya
Sports, Published on 27/03/2026
» PATTAYA: The road to one of Thailand's most prestigious equestrian honours begins this week as the Thailand Endurance Championship 2026 (CEI 1*) gets underway from today until Sunday at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, also known as B.Grimm Country Club.
Baht may fall further on oil price exposure
Published on 26/03/2026
» A historic surge in oil prices is exposing the fragility of import-dependent Thailand, compounding pressure on an already weakening currency and raising the risk of capital flight, analysts say.
War unlikely to dent Songkran revenue
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains confident about its projection of 6% revenue growth tallying 30 billion baht during the Songkran holiday this year, mainly driven by Asian markets.
Fuel subsidies threaten Thai credit rating
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/03/2026
» Thailand is at risk of a credit downgrade if the Middle East war drags on for three months, resulting in fuel subsidies amounting to 200 billion baht, says Tisco's Economic Strategy Unit (ESU).
Protracted war could cut arrivals to Thailand by 10%
Published on 25/03/2026
» The number of foreign visitors to tourism-reliant Thailand is at risk of falling to its lowest level in three years as the Middle East war threatens global travel, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2026
» Concerned by a drop in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.