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Chinese New Year spending tipped to rise 5%
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/02/2026
» An estimated 54.2 billion baht will circulate during the 2026 Lunar New Year, marking a six-year high and 5% growth from the previous year, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Tourism Authority of Thailand banking on Muay Thai Festival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is optimistic about sports tourism growth this year as it hosts the Amazing Muay Thai Festival this week, expecting more than 18,000 visitors.
China's visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/02/2026
» For Choi Yu-jin, a 31-year-old Seoul-based fashion designer, the perfect getaway requires three elements: value, spotless streetscapes and unforgettable flavours. And Shanghai, she says, delivers on all counts.
Safety first for Chinese
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thai tourism started 2025 with a scandal as Chinese actor Wang Xing was abducted and taken to a scam centre in Myanmar, then an earthquake shook Bangkok, natural disasters persisted throughout the year, and a border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia remains ongoing.
Italian-Thai Business Forum celebrates 10th anniversary
Business, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Italian-Thai Business Forum (ITBF) is marking its 10th anniversary as economic cooperation between the two nations continues to advance steadily, supported by resilient trade growth and expanding business collaboration.
Malls bet big on New Year blowout
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/12/2025
» Large malls are ramping up investments in New Year countdown events across Bangkok and nationwide to spur year-end spending among locals and foreign tourists, with leading players Central Pattana Plc (CPN) and The Mall Group aiming to attract a combined audience of 1.6 million at their flagship celebrations.
Riddara upbeat on battery-powered pickup outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/12/2025
» Geely Riddara Thailand, the local arm of Chinese automaker Geely's electric pickup brand Riddara, expects battery-powered pickups to gain traction in the Thai market, despite economic headwinds and financing hurdles.
Brighton College Bangkok Vibhavadi: A Vision Realised
Published on 28/11/2025
» “When we first searched for the best British independent school, Brighton College stood out—not just for its academic results, but for its values,” reflects K. Nusara Assakul Banyatpiyaphod, Founder of Brighton College Bangkok. “What resonated deeply was the belief that each child should become the best version of themselves—whether in maths, science, sports, music or drama. That’s the heart of Brighton.”
Southern flooding a blow to tourism
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/11/2025
» Tourism revenue in Songkhla is expected to contract by at least 8.5% this month as the province grapples with the most severe floods in more than a decade, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Summit tees up China rice export pact
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/11/2025
» Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Thailand for the Mekong‑Lancang summit in Bangkok in mid‑December, during which a 500,000‑tonne Thai rice export agreement with China is expected to be signed, the government said on Tuesday.