Bangkok Hosts IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings With Delegates From 191 Countries
The 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group have opened at Bangkok's Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, bringing together finance ministers and central bank governors from 191 countries. Discussions will focus on economic resilience, artificial intelligence and regional growth, with organisers deploying hundreds of electric vehicles to reduce the event's environmental impact.
Thailand Approves Foreign Business Law Reform to Open Eight Service Sectors to International Investors
Thailand's cabinet has approved changes to the Foreign Business Act that would allow foreign-majority companies to operate in eight previously restricted service sectors without obtaining a Foreign Business License. The reforms, covering activities including human resources, IT support and shared administrative services, aim to attract multinational investment and strengthen Thailand's competitiveness as a regional business hub.
Thailand's Automotive Factories Prepare to Resume Full Production on October 14 After Flood Disruptions
Major automotive plants in Chonburi are preparing to restart assembly operations on October 14 as flooding-related disruptions ease. The recovery is expected to support Thailand's annual production target of 1.5 million vehicles and restore manufacturing and export activity linked to the Eastern Economic Corridor and Laem Chabang port.
Thailand Reports 8% Weekly Rise in International Tourist Arrivals Ahead of Peak Travel Season
Thailand welcomed more than 522,000 international visitors in early October, an increase of 8% from the previous week, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The growth reflects stronger travel demand ahead of the peak holiday season, providing encouragement for hotels, airlines and tourism businesses in Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai.
Bangkok to Host AI and Cloud Technology Summit as Thailand's Digital Economy Expands
More than 200 business executives and technology leaders are expected to attend a digital transformation summit in Bangkok later this month. The event will focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cloud computing as Thailand's digital economy records double-digit growth and attracts increasing interest from technology investors.
Thailand Approves Foreign Business Law Reform to Open Eight Service Sectors to International Investors
Thailand's cabinet has approved changes to the Foreign Business Act that would allow foreign-majority companies to operate in eight previously restricted service sectors without obtaining a Foreign Business License. The reforms, covering activities including human resources, IT support and shared administrative services, aim to attract multinational investment and strengthen Thailand's competitiveness as a regional business hub.
Thailand's Automotive Factories Prepare to Resume Full Production on October 14 After Flood Disruptions
Major automotive plants in Chonburi are preparing to restart assembly operations on October 14 as flooding-related disruptions ease. The recovery is expected to support Thailand's annual production target of 1.5 million vehicles and restore manufacturing and export activity linked to the Eastern Economic Corridor and Laem Chabang port.
Thailand Reports 8% Weekly Rise in International Tourist Arrivals Ahead of Peak Travel Season
Thailand welcomed more than 522,000 international visitors in early October, an increase of 8% from the previous week, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The growth reflects stronger travel demand ahead of the peak holiday season, providing encouragement for hotels, airlines and tourism businesses in Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai.
Bangkok to Host AI and Cloud Technology Summit as Thailand's Digital Economy Expands
More than 200 business executives and technology leaders are expected to attend a digital transformation summit in Bangkok later this month. The event will focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cloud computing as Thailand's digital economy records double-digit growth and attracts increasing interest from technology investors.