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Tourism Authority of Thailand Expands Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Increase Visitor Revenue and Improve Global Targeting

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is integrating Artificial Intelligence into tourism planning as it seeks to raise tourism revenue and better target international markets. The initiative highlights Thailand’s shift toward technology-dri...

Thailand Prepares Major Motorway and Double-Track Railway Expansion to Strengthen National Logistics Network

Thailand is moving forward with a major transport investment programme focused on motorway and double-track railway projects designed to improve connectivity and logistics capacity. The infrastructure push supports Thailand’s ambition to...

Thailand Cabinet Advances Sustainable City Framework for United Nations Recognition and Long-Term Urban Development

Thailand’s cabinet approved a draft declaration on sustainable urban development that aims to reduce inequality and strengthen city planning before being presented internationally at the United Nations. The policy reflects Thailand’s bro...

Thailand to End Tax-Free Treatment for Low-Value Imported Online Goods

From January first, two thousand twenty-six, all imported online purchases will be subject to value added tax and import duties regardless of price, ending the exemption for goods valued below one thousand five hundred baht and giving Th...

Bank of Thailand Set to Extend Full Mortgage Lending Support Through Mid-2027

The Bank of Thailand is preparing to extend relaxed loan-to-value rules for another year, allowing eligible homebuyers to continue obtaining one hundred percent mortgages as policymakers seek to support a property market weighed down by ...

Thailand Unveils "The New Thailand" Tourism Strategy Focused on Higher-Spending Visitors

The Tourism Authority of Thailand will shift its 2026 strategy away from maximizing visitor numbers and toward premium travel, wellness tourism, and global events, aiming to place the country among the world's top ten tourism revenue ear...

Centara Expands Regional Presence With Second Vietnam Hotel

Centara Hotels and Resorts plans to open its second property in Vietnam by the end of the year, extending the Thai hospitality group's expansion across Southeast Asia as regional tourism demand continues to grow.

Thailand Leads Southeast Asia in Short-Form Content Revenue as TikTok Plans Expansion

Thailand has become Southeast Asia's largest market for mini-drama revenue, while TikTok prepares to expand its creator monetization ecosystem in the country, reinforcing Thailand's growing role in the regional digital content economy.

Thailand Surpasses Sixteen Million International Visitors as Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports said international visitor arrivals have exceeded sixteen million this year, generating more than seven hundred eighty-two billion baht in the first half, with stronger demand from Chinese and European ...

Foreign Investors Return to Thai Stock Market as Confidence Improves

Overseas investors purchased a net twenty-eight point five billion baht of Thai equities in July, lifting total foreign inflows for the year to fifty-five point seven billion baht as improving political and economic stability boosted mar...

Prime Minister to Visit China to Seek Technology and Artificial Intelligence Investment

Thailand's prime minister is preparing for a visit to China to pursue new investment in the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing as the government seeks to strengthen the country's long-term technological ...

Thai Commerce Delegation Heads to Washington to Defend Fifty Billion United States Dollar Trade Surplus

A delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun will hold high-level talks in the United States to safeguard Thailand's approximately fifty billion United States dollar trade surplus and address looming tariff and labor issu...

Thailand Hosts Rare ASEAN Talks With Myanmar Foreign Minister

Thailand convened informal discussions involving Association of Southeast Asian Nations representatives and Myanmar's foreign minister, underscoring Bangkok's growing diplomatic role in promoting dialogue and confidence-building measures...

Government Orders Safety Overhaul After Deadly Bangkok Entertainment Venue Fire

Thai authorities and the Bangkok governor have launched a sweeping investigation and ordered stricter enforcement of safety regulations after a fire at an entertainment venue in Bangkok's Lat Phrao district killed twenty-eight people and...

Public Safety and Social Issues Remain Among Thailand’s Most Followed News Topics

Thai Rath continues reporting on crime, public safety, and community issues that attract significant attention from Thai audiences. While these stories remain highly relevant to daily life, they have less direct impact on international i...

Thailand’s Political and Economic Policy Debates Gain Attention as Government Decisions Approach

Thai Rath continues highlighting political developments and policy debates shaping discussions around Thailand’s economic direction and national priorities. Public interest remains focused on government decisions and political developmen...

Thailand–Cambodia Border Tensions Continue Drawing National Attention in Thai Rath Coverage

Thai Rath’s latest coverage shows continued public focus on Thailand–Cambodia border issues, with attention centred on national security, diplomatic relations, and military preparedness. The topic remains one of the most prominent discus...

Dramatic footage from Bangkok: 27 killed in pub fire as massive flames erupted while revelers fled

At least 27 people were killed after a late-night fire broke out at a popular Bangkok pub. Authorities are investigating the cause after a performer described seeing smoke from an electrical switch before an explosion.

Thailand Strengthens Crackdown on Counterfeit Goods Through Government and Shopee Partnership

The Ministry of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding with the Central Investigation Bureau and Shopee to intensify action against counterfeit products sold online after authorities seized more than one point six million fake ite...

Thailand Positions Data Centre Investment as the Next Major Driver of Economic Growth

Financial analysts and institutional investors say data centre supply chains could become Thailand's next major growth engine, with the country's reliable power network, expanding renewable energy capacity and strategic Southeast Asian l...

Thailand Launches National Defence Industry Drive to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing and Security Innovation

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened THAIDEF-EX 2026 with a strategy to expand Thailand's domestic defence industry, promote advanced engineering and high-value manufacturing, reduce reliance on imported military equipment, and chan...

Thailand and Malaysia Deepen Regional Economic Integration Through Trade and Connectivity

Growing cooperation between Thailand and Malaysia underscores a broader regional push to strengthen cross-border commerce, transport links and tourism while improving supply chain resilience across Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Accelerates Climate-Resilient Urban Infrastructure Through Park and Canal Development

The capital's expanding network of connected parks and restored waterways reflects a broader strategy to improve flood resilience, environmental sustainability and quality of life as Bangkok adapts to increasingly severe weather.

Thai Airways Uses Lower Fuel Costs to Support Tourism Growth and Market Competitiveness

Lower aviation fuel prices are enabling Thai Airways to reduce fares and enhance customer benefits as the carrier seeks to increase inbound travel and strengthen its competitive position in the international aviation market.

Artificial Intelligence Investment and Digital Infrastructure Become Central to Thailand's Next Phase of Economic Growth

Government policy is increasingly focused on expanding Artificial Intelligence capabilities, semiconductor-related industries and digital infrastructure to strengthen long-term competitiveness and move the economy toward higher-value inn...

Foreign Investment Continues Driving Thailand's Advanced Manufacturing and Electric Vehicle Expansion

Strong investment commitments in advanced manufacturing, battery production and digital infrastructure continue reinforcing Thailand's role as one of Southeast Asia's leading destinations for export-oriented industrial development.

Thailand Issues Severe Weather Warnings as Typhoon Bavi Strengthens Monsoon Conditions

The Thai Meteorological Department warned of heavy rain, flash flooding and dangerous seas along the Andaman coast and Gulf of Thailand, advising small boats to remain ashore as waves exceeding four metres threaten coastal communities, t...

Bangkok Expands Green Corridor and Canal Restoration Projects to Improve Climate Resilience

Bangkok is accelerating development of a one point six kilometre green corridor linking Lumpini and Benjakitti parks while restoring more than one thousand one hundred canals into linear parks, creating urban infrastructure designed to r...

Thai Airways Cuts International Airfares and Enhances Loyalty Programme to Boost Tourism

Thai Airways reduced fares by up to thirty percent on selected international routes following lower global jet fuel prices while introducing enhanced digital benefits for Royal Orchid Plus members to attract more travellers ahead of the ...

Thailand and Malaysia Target Thirty Billion United States Dollars in Bilateral Trade

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Malaysian leaders agreed to deepen economic cooperation during talks in Putrajaya, reaffirming plans to expand cross-border trade, tourism and infrastructure links as both countries strengthen suppl...

Twenty-Seven Killed in Bangkok Chatuchak Pub Fire as Authorities Order Citywide Safety Inspections

A late-night fire at an entertainment venue in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed twenty-seven people and injured more than sixty, prompting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to establish a d...

Thailand Approves Two Billion United States Dollars in Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Infrastructure Projects

The Thailand Board of Investment approved nine major projects, including Nestlé's six hundred and eighty-eight million United States dollar Artificial Intelligence-enabled smart factory in Samut Prakan and a two hundred and thirty-five m...

Thailand Secures Four Billion United States Dollars in Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Investment

The Thailand Board of Investment confirmed one hundred and thirty-seven billion baht in investment commitments across one hundred and ninety-eight projects covering battery production, critical components and charging infrastructure, rei...

Thailand Unveils Long-Term Strategy to Become an Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductor Hub After International Monetary Fund Upgrade

Following an International Monetary Fund assessment naming Thailand among the world's four leading net exporters of Artificial Intelligence-related hardware, the government announced plans to expand digital and energy infrastructure and ...

World Cup Visitors Turn American Big-Box Stores Into Souvenir Stops

International fans attending the 2026 World Cup are filling suitcases with U.S. goods, from electronics and clothing to whitening strips and melatonin, giving retailers an unexpected tourism boost.

Netflix Weighs Always-On Channels, Bundles and Short-Form Video

Netflix is examining a broader product shift as viewing engagement softens, including genre-based linear channels, third-party subscriptions, live programming and partnerships with digital publishers. Its integration of TF1 live channels...

Passenger Is Pulled Partly Outside Ryanair Jet After Window Fails Mid-Flight

Passenger Is Pulled Partly Outside Ryanair Jet After Window Fails Mid-Flight

A Serbian passenger was pulled head and shoulders outside a Boeing 737 after a window failed during a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany. His wife and fellow passengers pulled him back inside before the aircraft returned safely to The...

Thailand Announces Four-Month Transport Reform Plan to Integrate Bangkok’s Road, Rail, and Maritime Networks

New Thai deputy transport ministers have launched an accelerated policy agenda focused on lowering commuter costs, expanding electric public transport, and improving coordination across Greater Bangkok’s transportation systems.

Thailand Launches THAIDEF-EX 2026 to Build Domestic Defense Manufacturing Industry

The Thai government has introduced a new defense industry initiative aimed at reducing reliance on imported military equipment and developing local manufacturing capabilities as part of a broader push for industrial growth and national s...

Thailand Expands Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports Toward Two Hundred Million Passenger Capacity

Airports of Thailand is accelerating major expansion plans at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports to increase annual capacity and strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional aviation hub, while raising questions over the future of the ...

Thailand Constitutional Court Reviews 400 Billion Baht Borrowing Plan for Green Energy Investment

Thailand’s Constitutional Court is considering the legality of a major government borrowing decree that includes 200 billion baht for clean energy projects, including grid upgrades, renewable transport support, and expanded public solar ...

Thailand House Passes Political Amnesty Bill Covering Thousands Linked to Past Unrest

Thailand’s parliament approved a broad amnesty measure in a 306-141 vote that could clear charges for around 6,000 people involved in two decades of political conflict, while the exclusion of Section 112 cases involving youth activists h...

Thailand Hosts First ASEAN-Myanmar Diplomatic Meeting Since 2021 Coup to Revive Regional Engagement

Thailand is bringing ASEAN foreign ministers together with Myanmar’s top diplomat in Bangkok for the first in-person engagement of its kind since the 2021 military coup, with the meeting focused on advancing the bloc’s Five-Point Consens...

Thailand Expands Renewable Energy Investment to Meet Growing Industrial Demand

New wind power projects and clean energy policies are helping Thailand develop sustainable infrastructure capable of supporting the rising electricity needs of global manufacturers and technology companies.

Thailand’s Tourism Recovery Continues Through International Arrivals and New Premium Infrastructure

Strong foreign visitor numbers, aviation expansion, and major hospitality and cultural projects are supporting tourism as a key contributor to Thailand’s economic recovery and long-term growth.