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Bank of Thailand Expands Cross-Border QR Payment Network for International Travelers

The Bank of Thailand has broadened its cross-border QR code payment system to include additional partner countries, making retail transactions easier for international visitors while supporting tourism spending and regional financial connectivity.
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Thailand Targets 5 Billion Baht in Tourism Revenue Through Global Buyer Push at Travel Mart Plus 2026
Thailand Expands Secondary Airport Tourism Strategy With Subsidised Airline Routes and Regional Travel Packages
Stock Exchange of Thailand Moves to Fast-Track Foreign Tech Listings Under 2026 Regulatory Overhaul
Luxury bags take over the World Cup: style, status symbol, or just showing off?
Huawei Launches Band 11 Series with Advanced Health Tracking
Garmin Expands Forerunner Smartwatch Lineup in India
OpenAI Introduces Practical 30-Day AI Learning Plan
Defense Drones-as-a-Service Market Gains Global Momentum
Tech and Finance Sectors Face AI-Driven Job Losses
Thailand Intensifies Crackdown on Drug Smuggling After Heroin Found Hidden in Silk Shirt Parcels
Eight Buddhist Monks Killed After Child Driving Pickup Truck Hits Pilgrims in Mukdahan
Thailand Faces Mounting Pressure as Chinese E-Commerce Platforms Challenge Local Retailers
Thailand Promotes Sustainable and Organic Agricultural Exports to Global Markets
Thailand Expands International Technology and Engineering Degree Programs
Thailand Launches Global Campaign to Promote Lesser-Known Tourist Destinations
Thai Startups Attract Growing Venture Capital Interest in AI and Fintech
International Visitors Drive Growth in Bangkok’s Luxury Retail Market
Bangkok Auto Exhibition Highlights Thailand’s Growing Electric Vehicle Industry
Thailand Sees Rising International Demand for Wellness and Medical Tourism
Thailand Keeps High-Speed Rail Project on Schedule as Construction Advances
Central Group Unveils New Luxury Hotel and Mixed-Use Projects in Bangkok and Pattaya
Thai Banks Strengthen Fintech Partnerships to Expand Digital Financial Services
Bank of Thailand Expands Cross-Border QR Payment Network for International Travelers
Thailand Accelerates Data Center and Digital Infrastructure Projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor
International Airlines Increase Flights to Bangkok and Phuket as Travel Demand Grows
Thailand Expands Incentives to Attract Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Investment
Thailand Reports Strong Rise in International Tourist Arrivals to Bangkok and Phuket in June
Thailand High-Speed Rail Airport Link Project Faces Uncertainty as Government Reviews Contract Options
Thailand Repositions Tourism Strategy Toward High-Value Visitors as Arrival Numbers Face Pressure
Stock Exchange of Thailand Rallies Nearly 30 Percent as Government Pushes IPO Market Revival
Bangkok Retail and Property Investment Grows as Urban Redevelopment Projects Expand
Thai Universities Expand International Research Partnerships in Artificial Intelligence and Engineering
Thailand Reaffirms Commitment to ASEAN Trade Integration and Lower Regional Barriers
Foreign Investors Increase Holdings in Thai Renewable Energy Stocks on Sustainability Outlook
Thailand Launches Digital Health Platform to Strengthen Medical Tourism Industry
Luxury Hotel Investment Rises in Phuket as Global Hospitality Brands Expand Presence
Thailand Accelerates High-Speed Rail Expansion to Link Bangkok With Northern and Northeastern Regions
Global Technology Firms Accelerate Multi-Billion Baht Data Centre Projects in Eastern Thailand
Thailand Forecasts Strong Summer Tourism Growth as Airline Capacity Expands Across Bangkok and Phuket
Thailand Attracts Over 300 Billion Baht in High-Tech and Electric Vehicle Investment Applications
Tourism and Exports Continue to Support Thailand's Economy Despite External Headwinds
Thai Tourism Industry Calls for High-Value Growth Strategy Backed by Measurable Targets
Thailand Establishes Tourism Task Force to Drive Economic Stimulus in Second Half of 2026
Eastern Economic Corridor Drives Foreign Investment Momentum in Thailand’s Industrial Strategy
Thailand Tourism Board Targets Middle East, Europe and North America in New Marketing Push
Thailand Expands Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure to Support Digital Economy Growth
Thailand Strengthens Position as Regional Automotive and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub
Thailand Attracts Surge in Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Investment
ASEAN Digital Trade Integration Advances to Support Regional SME Growth
Thailand Accelerates Smart City and Innovation Park Development in Eastern Economic Corridor
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