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Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Credit bureau urges Thais to check records annually
Published on 26/09/2025
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is urging Thais to review their credit information annually to monitor their debt conditions and protect against financial fraud.
New tourism minister eyes domestic spending
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand’s new tourism and sports minister wants to see the sector return to its healthy pre-pandemic level next year, prioritising budget usage to subsidise local consumption rather than giving handouts to foreign tourists.
China's visa-free policy boosts Beijing, Shanghai's international influence
Published on 26/09/2025
» China's expanded visa-free entry policy and technological advances have boosted the standing of its major cities as global hubs, with Beijing retaining a top-tier position in international influence and connectivity rankings.
Thai household debt surges to four-year high
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/09/2025
» Average household debt in Thailand has surged by 22% from a year ago to reach a four-year high of 740,596 baht, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
PM Anutin vows prudence to avoid rating cut
Published on 25/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he will look to build confidence in Thailand’s economy following an outlook downgrade by Fitch Ratings.
Fitch cuts Thailand’s outlook to negative
Published on 24/09/2025
» Fitch Ratings has downgraded Thailand’s credit rating outlook to negative from stable, citing rising risks to public finances from prolonged political uncertainty and weakening growth prospects.
Non-life growth seen falling short
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/09/2025
» The non-life insurance industry's rate of growth is projected to fall below expectations at only 2.5% this year, but stronger expansion could be seen next year, driven by economic stimulus under the new government and increased consumer and business spending following the upcoming election.
Malaysia to tweak petrol subsidies from end-September
Published on 22/09/2025
» Malaysia will tweak subsidies on the country’s most popular fuel by end-September, a move that will see foreigners paying higher pump prices as the government looks to narrow its budget deficit.
Hope for more rate cuts buoy Asian shares
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares were headed for weekly gains on Friday on hopes of further interest rate cuts around the world, though the Nikkei retreated from record highs after the Bank of Japan said it would start to offload some of its massive equity fund holdings.