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Crédit Mutuel Arkéa is trying to recover around €100 million stolen in a cyberattack through a third-party platform, while customer funds remain safe
TAT unveiled Thailand's sustainable tourism vision at WTM London 2026, focusing on high-value travel, greener destinations, and community benefits
Thailand’s Treasury Department begins sales and exchanges of three commemorative coins marking Queen Suthida’s 48th birthday, priced from 20 to 99,999 baht
South Korean and other Asian technology markets suffered a severe sell-off on Friday, 6 November, following Wall Street's largest technology-led decline in more than a year
Beaches, massages and no work. American Michael Kane, 54, thought Koh Samui retirement was perfect. Then boredom struck after 18 months. His ฿500,000 dog-named café
Bangkok B7 diesel prices at PTT Station and Bangchak fall to 41.79 baht a litre before local tax on November 6, while premium fuels stay unchanged
Thailand’s vital tourism sector faces an extended recovery timeline, with industry consensus suggesting the nation may not reclaim its pre-pandemic benchmark of 40 million annual foreign arrivals until 2031 or beyond
The policy brief covers discussions on managing supply-side shocks, highlighting challenges for monetary policy and financial resilience due to geopolitical tensions, climate change, and fiscal constraints, requiring coordinated policies. Introduction to the Roundtable Discussion In June 2026, a
Most policymakers saw a risk of underlying inflation exceeding 2%, while one member argued that another increase could hurt output, jobs and real income
Thai police have frozen family assets worth over 100 million baht in an investigation into donations to Panadda Wongphudee’s foundation
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) plans to tighten controls on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services from December, aiming to curb debt risks
Amid the Middle East conflict, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is focusing on tailoring products to individual European markets to lift tourism revenue by 5-7% next year, as the agency and Thai operators participate in this week's World Travel Market (WTM) trade show
Amid the Middle East conflict, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is focusing on tailoring products to individual European markets to lift tourism revenue by 5-7% next year, as the agency and Thai operators participate in this week's World Travel Market (WTM) trade show
Police close in on Boom Panadda charity finances. Seventeen accounts holding ฿60m are frozen, while ฿100m in assets face scrutiny. Detectives trace ฿45m in villa
Today's briefing examines Thailand's automotive tax restructuring, Japan's semiconductor industry consolidation, Hong Kong's stronger-than-expected economic growth, China's latest financial-market intervention and Grab's improving profitability across Southeast Asia
UTCC forecasts 31.5 million foreign visitors in 2026 as fewer flights, visa uncertainty and safety concerns compound competition from Asian rivals
The Cabinet has raised excise on fully imported battery and range-extended electric cars to 35%, and the new rate applies from January 1, 2027
Over 59% of operators warn Thailand is falling behind regional rivals like Vietnam as tourism contraction drives a long road to recovery
Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved an excise tax increase on fully imported battery electric ‌vehicles to 35% from 10% starting January, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said, a move aimed at encouraging investment and local production
Today's briefing focuses on Thailand's improving manufacturing activity, South Korea's major AI investment programme, China's efforts to manage currency appreciation and stabilise its stock market, and diverging manufacturing trends across Asia
Cruise ports, high-spending visitors and wider income distribution feature in Thailand’s proposed tourism development plan for 2028–2032
Bank transfer blunder ends in arrest. A Thai woman, 47, faces embezzlement proceedings over ฿45,800 sent by mistake. The Chinese sender chased his money for
Today's briefing focuses on Thailand's revised economic outlook, new financial-sector regulations, Vietnam's energy-cost reductions, China's monetary-policy changes and growing investor concerns over the sustainability of the global AI investment boom
Cruise ports, high-spending visitors and wider income distribution feature in Thailand’s proposed tourism development plan for 2028–2032