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Thailand is looking to build a Disneyland in the country’s special economic zone Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a move that reflects just how much pressure the country’s tourism economy is now under. In 2025, Thailand welcomed 32.9 million international visitors, a 7.23% drop from 2024. Revenue from foreign tourists fell 4.7% to about THB 1.53 trillion ($49 billion). It was the first annual decline in more than a decade outside the pandemic years. For a country that depends on tourism for roughly 20% of its economy, that slowdown is more than a blip. It has landed just as Thailand is…
Vietnam is on course to surpass Thailand in economic size measured by nominal gross domestic product (GDP) as early as this year, driven by rapid growth and a major state-led infrastructure investment programme, according to a report by Nikkei Asia.The shift reflects a changing economic landscape in Southeast Asia, where Thailand’s growth has been dampened by domestic political uncertainty and rising border tensions with Cambodia. These challenges have weighed on investor confidence and slowed economic momentum in the kingdom.Vietnam’s economy, by contrast, continues to expand at a robust pace.Real GDP growth for 2025 is expected to be around 8%, and…
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SURIN, Thailand — Renewed border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia showed no signs of abating Wednesday, with hundreds of thousands of displaced people in strained conditions as more flooded into temporary…
BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew criticised Cambodia for what he called unconstructive interference in Thai politics, warning that comments by senior Cambodian officials could undermine trust at a time when both sides are trying to sustain a fragile ceasefire.Sihasak was responding to a Facebook post by Keo Remy, a Cambodian senior minister and chair of Cambodia’s human rights committee, who commented on Thailand’s election and suggested that if Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul were to lose, the chances of a “third round” of conflict between Cambodia and Thailand would fall. The Facebook post also claimed that the People’s Party…
Thailand’s 300-baht tourist entry fee remains unresolved, with questions over timing and use of funds, even as visitor numbers approach 38 million and tourism revenue exceeds 1.6 trillion baht. PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s proposed 300-baht tourist entry fee has once again entered public discussion, not because the amount is controversial, but because the policy surrounding it remains unresolved. At issue is not the fee itself, but the uncertainty over when it will be introduced, how it will be applied, and what the revenue will ultimately be used for. Thailand is no minor player in global tourism. It is a heavyweight.…
BANGKOK: Thailand’s central bank estimated that the economy grew 2.2% in 2025, but said momentum was expected to moderate in 2026 and 2027, according to the minutes from its latest policy meeting published on Monday (Jan 5).The committee said monetary policy could be more accommodative as the economy showed clearer signs of slowdown, amid heightened risks.It said headline inflation was expected to remain subdued, largely due to supply-side factors.Policymakers were also concerned about the baht’s appreciation and its impact on exporters, especially small and medium-sized firms, and warned that the economy continued to face prolonged cyclical pressures, structural challenges and…
Thailand is all set to host one of the biggest events in December 2026. The world-famous EDM festival Tomorrowland will be hosting its first full Asia edition in Thailand. According to media publications, the event will be taking place in the coastal town of Pattaya. A special treat from the fans of electronic music from all over the world. For the first time ever, Tomorrowland comes to Thailand, where a new world of music, magic, and miracle awaits.Tomorrowland ThailandDecember 11–13, 2026 – Wisdom ValleyA new home.A new chapter.The full Tomorrowland festival experience.History will be written.More info:… pic.twitter.com/rGojqhJkwH — Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland)…
But the caravans of politicians criss-crossing the nation and blitzing social media have so far failed to inspire a public, which has seen its electoral choices repeatedly nullified by courts and coups, as conservatives find ways to return to power.The political establishment is also looking to cut through the chaos of the last two years, during which winners were shunted into opposition, two prime ministers were ousted by courts and the economy sagged under debt, US tariffs and a record-strong baht.The cannabis-legalising and sax-playing Anutin called the snap election just as scandal over scams and money laundering began to touch…
Weeks after Thailand’s women’s Arena of Valor team withdrew from the SEA Games amid a cheating scandal, the truth behind the incident has finally come out. During the 33rd SEA Games Arena of Valor competition on December 15, Thailand suffered a 0–3 loss to Vietnam in the upper bracket final. Shortly after the match, the Thailand Esports Federation confirmed that Warasin Naraphat, known in-game as Tokyogurl, had been disqualified for violating competition rules. Officials said Naraphat breached the Esports Technical Manual, which strictly prohibits the use of unauthorized software, modified equipment, or third-party involvement during matches. An investigation by SEA…
A new 30 million baht (S$1.22 million) sports complex in Thailand has made headlines for its right-angled track, sparking concerns for safety and practicality. The eccentric track at the Padang Besar Municipality Stadium in Songkhla was first shown in a Facebook post by the municipality office on Dec 24 last year. Like any other stadium, the track surrounds a regular football field but instead of the usual curves at the four corners, it sports the same rectangular shape as the field.According to the Facebook post, a group of people, including Padang Besar mayor Suphat Santipiyukul, were inspecting the stadium that…