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1 month ago | 
thethaiger.com | Alex Morgan
Thailand’s tourist trade is feeling the heat, not from the sun, but from a chilly global economy and punishing US tariffs that are sending shockwaves all the way to Bangkok’s hotel lobbies. Thailand’s hotel sector is bracing for a rough ride as fewer foreign visitors and shrinking wallets threaten to slash spending, spark price wars and pile pressure on operators, both at home and abroad.
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2 months ago | 
thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee |Puntid Tantivangphaisal |Bob Scott |Alex Morgan
Bangkok News Laotian man arrested for illegal motorcycle taxi work in Bangkok Bangkok News Bangkok raid leads to 58 arrests for illegal employment Crime News Chon Buri crackdown on illegal foreign workers intensifies Thailand News Foreign worker healthcare costs soar to 92 billion baht in 2024 Bangkok News Illegal foreign workers busted in Bangkok salon raid Business News Phuket News Phuket cracks down on human trafficking in fisheries Thailand News Immigration raid uncovers 100 illegal...
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Mar 28, 2025 | 
goodtimes.sc | Alex Morgan
Published in cooperation between Serpier and Good TimesThe federal Department of the Interior has granted approval for a $700 million casino project proposed by The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians. Authorization permits the construction of a large casino resort featuring a gaming floor, hotel, entertainment venues, dining facilities and retail outlets. The tribe intends to use this project to enhance its economic status and support the surrounding community.
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Mar 21, 2025 | 
thethaiger.com | Alex Morgan
In a striking turn for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), the index surged for the third consecutive day, momentarily cracking the 1,200-point mark yesterday, as gold prices soared to record highs. This rally followed the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at 4.25-4.50%, as anticipated. Rakpong Charoenpong, Senior Vice President at KGI Securities (Thailand), attributed the buoyant market sentiment to the Fed’s hint that interest rates might be cut more than expected.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
thethaiger.com | Bob Scott |Puntid Tantivangphaisal |Alex Morgan |Bright Choomanee
Why is Bangkok's air quality so bad?
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
thethaiger.com | Alex Morgan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) revised its economic forecasts today, upgrading Thailand’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projection for this year while maintaining next year’s estimate. However, the bank warns that developing Asia is set to experience slower growth than anticipated, with potential challenges looming due to possible changes in US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
thethaiger.com | Alex Morgan
The Commerce Ministry has forecasted that Thailand’s headline inflation for 2024 will range from 0.2% to 0.8%, settling at a midpoint of 0.5%. This projection is part of a broader economic outlook that anticipates a range of factors influencing price changes in the coming years. In 2025, headline inflation is expected to be slightly higher, between 0.3% and 1.3%, driven by economic improvements and rising diesel prices.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
thethaiger.com | Alex Morgan
The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is set to appeal to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra tomorrow, urging a postponement of the upcoming increase in the daily minimum wage to 400 baht, scheduled for January 1 next year. This request arises from the current economic challenges businesses are facing.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
thethaiger.com | Alex Morgan
Israel’s recent warning of a terrorist threat in Southeast Asia, following the murder of an Israeli rabbi in the United Arab Emirates, is not expected to impact Phuket, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA). Despite the alert, Phuket remains a popular destination for Israeli tourists, with enhanced safety measures in place to ensure visitor security. The National Council of Israel has highlighted a potential threat in the region, particularly focusing on Thailand.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
thethaiger.com | Alex Morgan
The Bank of Thailand is striking a confident note, assuring everyone that the nation’s banking system is rock solid despite some worrying dips in loan growth. Their latest statement paints a picture of moderately strained resilience, with banking capital, liquidity, and loan-loss provisions standing firm. Loan growth took a hit in the third quarter of 2024, shrinking by 2% compared to last year.
