Thailand races to revive tourism amid plunging Chinese arrivals and rising global competition

Experts call for urgent diversification of tourist markets, targeting high-spending visitors from the Middle East, India, and Eastern Europe. PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s tourism industry is at a critical turning point that could shape the nation’s long- …

Everything we know about the British teen who went missing in Thailand before being arrested in Georgia

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What the SAO collapse revealed about Thailand’s construction scandals

Thailand’s Grand Moment campaign boosts domestic tourism experiences

The Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Grand Moment to inspire domestic travel through meaningful experiences and sustainable growth in 2025. BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched Grand Moment, a domestic campaign …

Earthquake jitters sway Thailand’s office market, send tenants scrambling for low-rises

The earthquake that shook Myanmar and Thailand in March has weighed on office property demand in Bangkok, with some tenants now favouring low rises or low floors in skyscrapers, according to CBRE. Some companies also delayed relocations to ensure the …

Storm in Bangladesh as ex-President leaves for Thailand on 3 am flight

DHAKA: Bangladesh's former President Mohammad Abdul Hamid boarded a Thai Airways flight from the Dhaka international airport at 3 am and left the country as most Bangladeshis were in a deep sleep. As the interim government woke up and found what had …

Roundtrip Cruise From Florida Visits Everywhere from Bora Bora to Italy to Thailand

In 2028, an epic cruise will depart from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and visit everywhere from Bora Bora to Italy to Thailand before returning to Florida 150 nights later. The cruise will take place on Crystal Symphony and visit 84 ports in 39 countries on six …

Tencent considers bringing palm biometric payment to Thailand, Alipay pushes the PL1

Chinese tech giant Tencent is considering bringing its palm biometrics scanning to Thailand in what would be a significant expansion of the burgeoning technology. Tencent Cloud vice president Jimmy Chen, a director in charge of Southeast Asia, said …

Thailand outlines strategy for trade talks with US

Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand has formulated a five-pronged approach for forthcoming trade negotiations with the US, aiming to mitigate potential tariff impacts and enhance bilateral economic ties. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Pichai …

Việt Nam, Thailand pledge stronger strategic ties and economic cooperation

HÀ NỘI — National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn has said that Việt Nam’s legislature will continue refining its legal framework to create favourable conditions for businesses and investors from Thailand, particularly in strategic sectors such as the …