Money & Cost of Living

The charity football event brought together Thai and international residents for a day of sport and community fundraising in Bang Saray on October 23rd. – A total of 49,640 baht…

Thailand has introduced stricter checks on cash deposits of 5 million baht or more at bank branches, under new Bank of Thailand rules that took effect today, November 1. The rules apply to cash…

Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT) is preparing to launch a 100 baht travel voucher scheme for Thais and foreigners living in Thailand, with sales starting on December 15. The scheme, called “100…

Gold price bloodbath. Thai bullion crashes ฿2,200 to a one-year low as bargain hunters flood shops. A $6.3bn Binance hack and US Fed rate decision… Read More ›

A Vietnamese driver crashed an SUV into three food shops in front of a convenience store in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi, at 1.50am on October 30, causing damage of more than 700,000 baht…

Mayor Poramese Ngampichet and city executives opened the Pattaya Halloween Festival 2026 at 7:00 p.m. on October 31st on Walking Street. – The event was organised jointly by…

Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund Committee has set new fuel levy and subsidy rates from 1 November 2026, with diesel subsidised at 3.90 baht per litre and B20 diesel at 5.82 baht per litre. The committee…

PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC), working with Vachira Phuket Hospital’s Blood Bank, will run mobile blood donation clinics across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout November to…

In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Pattaya battles severe flooding, with water levels reaching 80 centimetres, as the tourism minister…

Geneo+, LPG Lift Facial and Beauty Booster IV in one 2.5-hour package for 4,500 baht, available November 1 to 30, 2026, in Bangtao, Phuket The story Glow into festive season with Beauty & Sculpt at…

Industry groups support the planned charge on foreign visitors but want easy payment, open accounts and clear insurance terms before air arrivals pay from early 2027. The story Tourism businesses…

Unitholders of the Grande Royal Orchid Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (GROREIT) have approved the sale of the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel in Bangkok to a new investor for 5.3 billion baht,…

Four proposed legal amendments could put about 14 billion baht a year in funding for health promotion, public broadcasting, elderly welfare and sports development at the government's discretion,…

Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has ordered a further reduction in Thailand's gross refining margin after finding that so-called "untrue costs" embedded in the country's oil pricing structure have…

Boom for big business, pain for Thai families! The Bank of Thailand raises its growth forecast to 2.4% as AI exports soar. Yet SME loans… Read More ›

JAKARTA - Thousands of Indonesians protested in Jakarta and other cities on Wednesday against economic hardship, graft and the government’s handling of devastating wildfires emitting a toxic haze…

Unitholders of the Grande Royal Orchid Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (GROREIT) have approved the sale of the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel in Bangkok to a new investor for 5.3 billion baht,…

PHAYAO — 28 October 2026, Vendors at a fresh market in Phayao province have warned of counterfeit 1,000 baht banknotes after two traders discovered they had unknowingly accepted fake bills from…

The man accused of posting a fake transaction slip on the “Godd Dam” Facebook page showing a purported 7-million-baht transfer to then-deputy prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul was arrested on…

Thailand’s GDP figures face a dramatic shake-up after Anutin questions weak GDP growth. Investigators uncover ฿800 billion in missing factory output. Analysts predict a possible… Read More ›

October 28, 2026 Economic News Solar For People project Yesterday Prime Minister Anutin has launched the “Solar for the People” program, targeting one million households nationwide with a subsidy of…

The government is preparing to accept a grant worth over 115 million baht from the World Bank to support preparations for a 165-billion-baht flood diversion canal project aimed at reducing flood…

The government is preparing to accept a grant worth over 115 million baht from the World Bank to support preparations for a 165-billion-baht flood diversion canal project aimed at reducing flood…

Deputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit is accelerating plans to introduce seaplane services in the Andaman region to boost tourism and the local economy while ensuring aviation safety…

Thai consumers spent more than 138 billion baht on around 20 foreign digital platforms in the first half of 2026, raising concerns over the country's digital trade deficit and the share of revenue…

Bangkok commuters could pay a flat 15 baht fare on new electric buses, rather than the planned distance-based rates of 15, 20 and 25 baht, under a proposal being considered by the Bangkok Mass…

Thailand’s Deputy Agriculture Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham defended the expected economic benefits of the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 amid questions about spending, with…

Customs officers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport intercepted an Indian passenger arriving from Mumbai with foreign banknotes worth approximately 2.6 million baht in his luggage, according to…

Phuket has developed into one of Thailand’s internationally connected business markets. Its combination of tourism, hospitality, property investment and an international community provides a diverse…

Pattaya motorcycle taxi drivers are returning their blue vests for 550 baht refunds after Chon Buri officials scrapped the controversial colour change and allowed drivers to continue wearing their…