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Disneyland plan 'would spur growth'
Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» A proposed Disneyland in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will attract 10 million additional visitors annually and generate more than 150 billion baht in revenue, said Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Phiphat unveils plan for new EEC
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/01/2026
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has unveiled a plan to transform the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) into a global entertainment and tourism hub, anchored by a proposed "Disneyland Thailand".
Parties set out visions for economic reforms
Post Reporters, Published on 29/01/2026
» With Thailand’s economic growth projected to drop to the lowest in a decade in 2026, excluding the pandemic years, weighed down by long-standing structural problems, corruption and grey capital, policymakers from across the political spectrum gathered to exchange in-depth perspectives on the country’s economic outlook ahead of the Feb 8 general election.
‘Decoding the Economic Future’ forum: Live Updates
Online Reporters, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Bangkok Post, in collaboration with TNN16, is presenting a special forum, “TNN16 x Bangkok Post - Election 2026: Decoding the Economic Future”, on Thursday from 12pm to 2pm. Explore the outlook for the Thai economy from the perspectives of speakers from eight political parties in our live updates below.
Phiphat pushes plan to have 'Disney EEC'
Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2026
» The touted "Disneyland Thailand" project is both feasible and realistic, says Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, insisting it is not a fanciful promise or political hype.
Scam bases drawn to economic zones
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2025
» Chiang Mai: Economic zones in the East have the potential to be a hub for money laundering, says a study from a Chiang Mai University academic who found ease-of-doing-business rules, introduced to attract foreign investment, could turn into a legal loophole.
Tricky balancing act for govt
Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand is maintaining a well-calibrated balance between China and the United States, but details concerning the distribution of benefits and strategic interests require closer scrutiny, academics say.
Signs of progress in rail dispute
News, Post reporters, Published on 16/11/2025
» The Transport Ministry has called for a fair resolution on the high-speed, inter-airport rail contract dispute, warning that the changes proposed by concessionaire Asia Era One risk creating legal challenges.
GO WHOLESALE Expands to Rayong, Energising Local Economy
Published on 15/10/2025
» Continuing its mission to empower Thailand’s food industry and strengthen the local economy, GO WHOLESALE – the food wholesale centre under Central Retail – has officially opened its 14th branch in Rayong. The grand opening ceremony, held on 15 October 2025, was presided over by Phasakorn Boonyalak, Governor of Rayong Province, and warmly attended by local entrepreneurs and customers eager to explore the province’s newest wholesale destination.
Water and Climate: Thailand’s Urgent Call to Act
Published on 08/10/2025
» “Thailand has comparative advantages where it makes sense to move now. Those comparative advantages also exist in the water sector. That’s why we’re combining this with the Water 2030 platform and agenda. This report will show how climate and water futures are critical to the overall sustainable development trajectory,” said Melinda Good, World Bank Country Director for Thailand and Myanmar, during the “Climate and Water Futures” forum at Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025) in Bangkok.