Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas announced plans to meet with Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn to review the 2026 inflation framework, following months of negative headline inflation, raising concerns among many about deflation. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting aims to address the current inflation situation, including headline and core inflation. Core inflation, which

Bangkok: Thai hoteliers are smiling as foreigners stay at hotels nationwide increase by 60.8 percent. The Real Estate Information Center (REIC) of the Government Housing Bank (GHB) conducted an analysis titled “Hotel Business Situation in the First Half of 2025.” It found that the hotel business slowed down year-on-year (YoY) due to a 4.7% year-on-year decrease in foreign tourist arrivals.

Bangkok: The Economic Cabinet has approved a nationwide tourism stimulus package, offering a 20,000 baht tax deduction, in a bid to revitalize Thailand’s economy. The initiative aims to boost GDP by 0.4 percent by providing different tax deduction rates for travel to major and secondary cities. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas announced

Bangkok: “Phiphat” invites public transport operators nationwide to join “Half-Half Plus”. Registration for Thung Ngern shops is open from October 15 to December 19, 2025. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, revealed that the government, through the Ministry of Finance, has launched the “Half-Half Plus” project to help reduce the cost of living for the public

Bangkok: Globlex Securities has projected a sharp rise in gold prices this week, driven by economic and geopolitical uncertainties coupled with the ongoing US government shutdown. According to Thai News Agency, Globlex Securities anticipates gold prices to hover between $4,100 and $4,250 per ounce, advising investors to seize buying opportunities during price dips. Mr. Nattawut Wongyaorak, Director of Research at

Bangkok: New businesses continue to grow in September, with 8,156 establishments and the lowest closure rate in two years. The Department of Business Development revealed an overall picture of Thai businesses in the third quarter of 2025, with new business registrations continuing to increase, while the number of business closures fell to a two-year low, reflecting a positive trend in

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) have embarked on a collaborative initiative aimed at attracting investment and bolstering the potential of entrepreneurs within the EEC. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Asadej Kongsiri, Director and Manager of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, and Mr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy

Bangkok: September’s industrial confidence index rose for the first time in seven months, reflecting confidence in the new government and growing investment. According to Thai News Agency, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that the Industrial Confidence Index rose to 87.8 in September, up from 86.4 in August. This increase is attributed to the rapid formation of a new