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Tourist numbers tumble as Asian markets decline
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the country to welcome 33.4 million foreign visitors this year, a 6% year-on-year decline attributed to contractions from the Southeast and East Asian markets.
Warning over strong baht's tourism threat
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/09/2025
» The baht's appreciation is threatening to deal a blow to tourism and cause ripple effects on businesses, which are struggling to deal with the sluggish economy, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thai experts urge focus on short-term economic gains
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» Economists warn that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "economic dream team" has only 4–6 months to show tangible results, urging the administration to focus on short-term stability.
Edging away from conflict
Business, Published on 22/09/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is having a notable economic effect on both nations and their investors, which may cause foreign investors to re-evaluate their business strategies, particularly the Thailand Plus One model that allows them to leverage Thailand's robust infrastructure while taking advantage of lower labour costs in neighbouring countries, such as Cambodia.
Hong Kong to welcome 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
Published on 19/09/2025
» Hong Kong can expect 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day "golden week" break, a 10% rise from last year, a tourism industry leader has said, with the city set to offer celebratory discounts, ranging from transport to movie tickets, for the occasion.
Economist urges funding hike for 3 agencies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/09/2025
» A bank economist wants the new government to increase the budget for three agencies -- the Board of Investment (BoI), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the Commerce Ministry -- to stimulate the economy during the administration's limited tenure.
BBC film shows 'dark side' of Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/09/2025
» After a recent BBC documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers and regulation of cannabis.
Pattaya touts red-light zone
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/09/2025
» In light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
Surging Thai gold exports to Cambodia spark probe demand
Published on 15/09/2025
» An unusual surge in Thai gold exports to neighboring Cambodia has triggered calls for an investigation. The shipments are seen as one factor fuelling a rally in the baht, which threatens to undermine the nation’s exports and tourism.
Setting a short-term agenda
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» With only four months before the Anutin Charnvirakul-led government paves the way for a promised election next year, the business sector and economists are hopeful that a shift in administrative direction can revive economic sentiment.