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Mideast expats eye Thai luxury homes
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/04/2026
» The conflict in the Middle East has begun to prompt expatriates working in the region, as well as buyers from affected countries, to seek ready-to-move residential units in beach destinations, particularly Phuket.
Bangkok Airways to raise domestic airfares by up to 20%
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/03/2026
» SET-listed Bangkok Airways plans to increase domestic airfares by 15-20% from April 1 to counter rising fuel costs and a 3% decline in second-quarter forward bookings, and may negotiate with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to extend the airfare ceiling if operating costs continue to soar.
Thai hospital boom set to continue despite conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2026
» Though patients from the Middle East are shrinking as a result of war, analysts are upbeat about prospects for Thai hospitals this year as the country has emerged as a medical and wellness hub and is transitioning into a "super-aged" society.
CPN unveils B110bn investment strategy
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/03/2026
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) has announced its five-year investment plan worth 110 billion baht covering 2026 to 2030.
Crackdown targets use of Thai proxies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026
» The government is tightening controls on nominees by introducing new measures to prevent foreigners from using Thais as proxies to operate businesses, effective April 1.
Tourism stimulus eyed to address slowdown
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/03/2026
» To mitigate the tourism impact from the Middle East conflict, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to propose to the cabinet a stimulus measure for the short-haul and domestic markets, as well as setting up a "war room" in collaboration with private operators.
Tourism braces for impact of Mideast war
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thai tourism should brace for an influx of foreigners seeking a safe haven amid growing geopolitical conflict, similar to the surge experienced during the Russia-Ukraine War a few years ago, when Russian arrivals rose to 1.74 million in 2024, significantly impacting property markets in tourism cities.
Thailand braces for fallout from Mideast war
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Molpasorn Shoowong and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thailand's fragile economic recovery faces fresh challenges after war erupted between a US-Israel alliance and Iran.
Singha Estate keeps emphasis on hotels
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/03/2026
» SET-listed Singha Estate plans to maintain its focus on the hospitality business, investing 3-3.5 billion baht to acquire two hotels in Bangkok, the eastern provinces or southern beach destinations as the segment contributed 74% of its total revenue last year.
Energy price spike puts eateries on edge
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/03/2026
» Restaurants are bracing for potential hikes in raw material prices due to rising energy costs, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.