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Thai cannabis stores fear for their future
Molpasorn Shoowong and Reuters, Published on 25/06/2025
» Tourism operators expect many cannabis stores across Thailand to be shuttered, especially in urban areas, leaving only those that supply the herb for medical purposes, as the government moves to recriminalise the plant.
Trade tensions remain on edge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/05/2025
» After the US announced on April 9 it would temporarily suspend tariff hikes on several countries for 90 days, the global trade sector breathed a sigh of relief.
Weak economy, stricter immigration dent Japan market
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/05/2025
» Japan’s stricter immigration processing should not affect outbound tourism as much as sluggish economic growth, according to the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Call for Thai ministers to do their job
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Phusadee Arunmas and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/05/2025
» Clouded by several negative factors, including uncertainty stemming from unresolved negotiations with the US on tariff hikes, the Thai economy is likely to miss the government's forecast of 3% growth this year.
Subsidised flights pitched to revive Chinese visits
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2025
» Thailand is no longer one of Chinese tourists’ top five preferred destinations, a new study has shown, prompting industry executives to propose using subsidised flights to reverse the decline.
Pattaya hotels see post-quake surge in guests
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/04/2025
» Local travellers flocked to Pattaya last weekend to escape the earthquake impact, leading to full occupancy for most properties, but Hua Hin hoteliers failed to benefit from the exodus from Bangkok as people remain concerned about travel safety on Rama II Road.
Airfares in Thailand likely to remain pricey
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2025
» Airfares are expected to remain high this year based on rising operating costs and supply chain disruptions, similar to last year when higher fares drove the revenue of major airlines operating in Thailand.
Illegal hotel woes plague Bangkok
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/03/2025
» Despite complaints from residents and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) recognition of the issue, a condo building in Sukhumvit 11 developed by an SET-listed company has not been able to prevent half of the 450 units from being illegally rented out on a daily basis via online platforms, reflecting the critical situation concerning weak law enforcement in Thailand.
Crackdown urged on corruption, foreigners working illegally in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Kuakul Mornkum, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/03/2025
» Fears about Thailand becoming a failed state have grown recently because of its failure to enforce laws, allowing cross-border crimes to erode public confidence in the country's safety and security.
Businesses laud government casino plan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Molpasorn Shoowong, and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/01/2025
» The private sector has hailed the government's comprehensive entertainment complex development plan, which crucially includes casinos, highlighting its potential to significantly boost domestic tourism and the economy once it becomes operational.