This is BAANLYY's Daily News Brief for 22 October 2026. Each section below is one headline from today's social brief, in the same order, with a short summary drawn only from that item and a link to the original source.
Departures tax to be axed as Thailand’s hotel sector reels from a debt crisis linked with the Covid era
Revolt puts Thailand’s ฿1,000 departure tax in doubt as hotels battle a debt crisis. Over half face liquidity problems, as COVID-era repayment deadlines threaten ownership.… Read More › The post Departures tax to be axed as Thailand’s hotel sector reels from a debt crisis linked with the Covid er…
Source: Thai Examiner
Thai ministry to request Cabinet approval next week for 2027 rail fares of 17–45 baht
Thai nationals would pay normal rail fares upfront and receive refunds through Paotang within three days under Thailand’s proposed 2027 scheme.
Source: The Nation Thailand
Thailand welcomes 971 foreign firms amid nominee crackdown
Thailand authorised 971 foreign businesses and firms linked to more than 271 billion baht in foreign investment during the first nine months of 2026, even as the government intensifies its nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign nominee companies and land ownership. The Ministry of Commerce relea…
Source: The Thaiger
Thai PM Orders Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Nominee Land Holdings
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has initiated a nationwide operation against illegal nominee landholdings, targeting 1,397 entities. He aims to enforce laws, investigate beneficial owners, and prevent future violations by December 2026. Key Points Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin…
Source: Thailand Business News
Thailand's Tourism Rank Rises to 38th, But Weak Spots Could Stall Growth
WEF index lifts Thailand 10 places, but weak local benefits, fossil power and skills gaps threaten a top-30 goal, ex-TAT chief says
Source: The Nation Thailand