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Stronger baht hurts travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2026
» The tourism sector could lose 15-17% of revenue if the baht strengthens beyond 30 per US dollar, according to a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Private sector urges urgent economic action
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/04/2026
» Business leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new cabinet, expressing hope for a more effective response to a range of economic challenges, from surging fuel prices to broader issues affecting the Thai economy.
Thailand’s BL/GL industry expands globally through GagaOOLala partnerships
Published on 31/03/2026
» As a major contributor to the global market, Thailand Boys’ Love and Girls’ Love (BL/GL) content could further spread internationally through GagaOOLala, a global LGBTI and BL/GL streaming platform from Taiwan.
Business jet demand soars in Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/03/2026
» Amid commercial flight disruptions caused by the Mideast war, business jet usage is booming in Thailand and Southeast Asia, with plane manufacturers marketing their latest models of long‑range aircraft to wealthy individuals seeking to expand their businesses internationally.
The BTS ARMY is coming to a city near you, armed with B174bn in spending power
Reuters, Published on 24/03/2026
» SEOUL - For Maria Herrera, a utility employee from Vancouver, the trade-off to watch a performance by Kpop supergroup BTS on Saturday in Seoul was simple: Weeks of extra shifts at her job and roughly C$5,000 (118,500 baht) for a week in Seoul.
Expanding the circle of opportunity: How AI skills unlock local impact
Published on 24/03/2026
» A dry leaf lying on the ground took on new life after a primary school student picked it up. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), the child turned that humble leaf into a charming pattern printed on cotton bags, green read notebooks and bottles—local products made by her community and sold online.
Thai stocks surge as outlook brightens on Mideast war
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 18/03/2026
» Stock markets are increasingly pricing in a more positive outlook for the Middle East war following recent signals from the US and oil prices stabilising, while the Thai government has stepped up petrol supply to ensure fuel security.
Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Monday:
Airlines reluctant to hike fares during Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/03/2026
» Amid subdued demand from long-haul visitors, airlines are reluctant to increase domestic airfares during the upcoming Songkran holidays, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) reporting no abnormal surge in fares over the period despite higher fuel prices.
Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP, Published on 16/03/2026
» PARIS — Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Monday: