Tag: Economy
Home loan approvals break target on high economic confidence
BANGKOK – Commercial banks have reported better than targeted growth in home loans during the first half of the year on the back of...
August foreign tourism generates over 163 billion baht
BANGKOK - Thailand reportedly welcomed over three million tourists in August amid growth in global tourism, with Chinese travelers leading other nationalities in arrivals.
Permanent...
Ministry of Industry expects to issue 9.9 bil loans this month
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Industry is hoping to issue 9.9 billion baht worth of loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) this month.
According...
Officials to look into ‘zero-dollar’ tours
Deputy Prime Minister Thanasak Patimaprakorn said he has not received reports of "zero-dollar" tours - a scam where tourists buy inexpensive package deals but...
Thailand’s tourist arrivals and revenue continues growth in 3rd Quarter of...
Bangkok – Thailand expects to enjoy continued growth both in tourist arrivals and tourism revenue during the 3rd quarter of this year.
International visitor arrivals...
ADB says Thai economy could grow 4.2% in next 5 yrs
BANGKOK - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a report forecasting Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) will grow 4.2 percent per year in...
Thai GDP posts 4-year record growth in Q2 2017
BANGKOK– A GDP growth rate of as high as 3.7 percent has been recorded in the second quarter of this year, leading to an...
Thailand voted world’s most Chinese tourist-friendly nation
BANGKOK - Thailand has been voted as the most Chinese tourist-friendly country in the world in a survey conducted by www.Hotel.com among Chinese people...
Efforts to suppress zero-dollar tours
BANGKOK – The Land Transport Department (DLT) has cooperated with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) to suppress zero-dollar tours.
DLT Director General Sanit...
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Foreigners living in fear as Thailand’s legal system becomes a weapon
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand remains one of the most attractive destinations in Asia for foreign investors, retirees, entrepreneurs and long term residents. In 2025...
Poramet promises festival-driven revival as Pattaya and Jomtien businesses feel tourism slowdown
PATTAYA, Thailand – Poramet Ngampichet and members of the “We Love Pattaya” group visited umbrella and beach chair operators along Jomtien Beach this week,...
Pattaya street food vendor escapes as gas leak engulfs motorcycle cart
PATTAYA, Thailand – Panic erupted in Pattaya on Tuesday morning, May 26, after a gas leak triggered a sudden blaze that engulfed a sidecar...
Motorcycle thief leaves clunker behind after stealing newer ride in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A devastated factory worker in Pattaya is pleading for help after a brazen motorcycle thief allegedly abandoned an old bike before...
Empty tables across Thailand as some restaurants edge toward ‘white flag’ moment
PATTAYA, Thailand – A barbecue buffet restaurant in the Rangsit area of Bangkok has struck an emotional chord across social media after revealing that...