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Film shoots energise tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thailand is reaping benefits from foreign blockbuster film shoots, as Krabi tourism observed a 30% visitor surge at attractions appearing in Jurassic World Rebirth, while the Alien: Earth series, which set a record investment budget, will help promote the nation as a global destination for film shoots and tourism.
Strengthening baht adds to woes of ailing travel sector
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/08/2025
» The strengthening baht is beginning to weigh on the fragile tourism sector, which is plagued by recurring security issues, leaving tourists feeling their visits aren't worth the cost.
Agents upbeat on Chinese market
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 31/07/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals have already passed their low point, and tour agents are showing renewed confidence in Thailand despite safety concerns fuelled by border conflicts and a recent market shooting, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Analysts: War threatens Thai economy
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/06/2025
» Amonthep Chawla, chief economist at CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT), said even though tensions have eased, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East remain a threat to the Thai economy, in addition to US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the border dispute with Cambodia.
Thai games market set to grow in 2025 despite challenges
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/04/2025
» The value of Thailand's computer gaming market is projected to reach 36.1 billion baht this year, up 1.6% from 2024, driven by an increasing number of players, new launches, and promotional campaigns by game service providers.
SET plunges back to pandemic-era levels
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 15/03/2025
» After dropping 4.8% in January, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index continued its decline in February, shedding another 8.4%. The trend remained this month, with the market now around 1,170 points, not far above its low for the year.
Games set to lift sales of sports equipment
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/08/2024
» The triumphs of Team Thailand at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will prompt Thais to become more interested in sport, presenting an opportunity to maximise sales of sports equipment, according to the Thailand Sporting Trade Association.
SET approaching 4-year low on political turmoil
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 15/06/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand traded sideways throughout the month of May. After touching 1,400 points in April, the SET index never got close to that level again.
If at first you don't succeed …
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 07/06/2024
» One of my maxims as a blogger and columnist is never to regurgitate a topic I already covered in an earlier article.
TV dramas promote Thai products
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/02/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with Be On Cloud, a company known for producing popular Boys Love or Y Series TV dramas, to promote Thai products and services to the global market.