The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Thailand's economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth quarter of 2022, as exports and manufacturing declined, but a rebound in the vital tourism sector should continue to boost the recovery this year amid weaker global demand.

The first online cultural map of Thailand is now available with more than 2,000 cultural sites across the country, ready to be upgraded for metaverse technologies.

The Commerce Ministry says it wants Thailand to become one of the largest exporters in Asia by 2027.

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and industrial estate developer Pinthong Industrial Park Plc (PIN) will spend 2 billion baht expanding a PIN-run industrial complex in Chon Buri to support industries under the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.

The Commerce Ministry insists pressure on domestic manufacturers to raise product prices has declined as sales improve, the government issues stimulus measures, discount campaigns are organised nationwide by the ministry to reduce the cost of living, and a surge of foreign tourist arrivals drives economic activities.

Although it will not lead to a no-confidence vote, the general debate in Thailand's parliament this week has further weakened the coalition government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, undermining its chances of re-election as the next general election looms. Among the many bombshell allegations of corruption, cronyism and sheer incompetence…

A marine ecologist has warned about the sharp drop in the shark population in the waters of Thailand over the past decade.

The team’s captain, Duangphet Phromthep, died this week

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, will make its Japan debut with the launch of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. Based on what we know so far and our previous reports, Centara's first property in Japan looks to be a grand and promising foothold.