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Thailand’s long-running tourism growth story hit a pause in 2025. For the first time in a decade, excluding the pandemic years, the country recorded an annual fall in foreign visitor arrivals. Thailand saw 32.9 million international tourists in 2025, down 7.23% from 2024, according to figures from the Thai tourism ministry. Revenue from foreign visitors also declined, falling 4.7% year-on-year to about THB 1.53 trillion ($49 billion). The figures mark a clear break from the steady rebound Thailand had enjoyed since borders reopened. The slowdown began early last year forcing a reset of official expectations. In April, Thailand cut its…
Thailand stands at an intriguing crossroads as global investors and economic watchers assess its prospects for renewed growth in 2026. After several years of pandemic recovery, structural shifts in trade, tourism, industrial investment, and regional integration now have the potential to push the Southeast Asian economy into a higher gear. The country must navigate headwinds, including global inflation, supply chain adjustments, and domestic political uncertainty. Still, the macroeconomic fundamentals and emerging sector dynamics point to a possible acceleration phase that investors should not overlook.Current Economic PositionThailand is one of the largest economies in Southeast Asia. According to IMF and World…
BANGKOK and ANTWERP, Belgium, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thailand is set to become the stage for a brand-new chapter in the story of Tomorrowland, as preparations officially bring one of the world’s most iconic music festivals to Asia for the very first time this December 11–13, 2026. © Tomorrowland The festival organization has confirmed its partnership with the Thai Government, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the operational structure for Tomorrowland Thailand. Chosen over several other Asian destinations, Thailand’s appointment underscores its growing influence on the global stage of music, innovation, and experience-driven tourism. A festival of this magnitude is…
Tue Jan 6, 2026 02:20 PM Last update on: Tue Jan 6, 2026 02:35 PM The Nation Tue Jan 6, 2026 02:20 PM Last update on: Tue Jan 6, 2026 02:35 PM Photo: Alex OGLE / AFP/File”> Photo: Alex OGLE / AFP/File Thailand’s exports in 2026 could slow sharply — or even contract — as the full-year impact of US tariff policy begins to bite, with weaker momentum also expected in shipments to China, the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) said. TPSO forecasts Thailand’s 2026 exports in a range of -3.1 percent to +1.1 percent, warning that the fading of last…
Cristiano Ronaldo ended 2025 with yet another impressive scoring haul, but the global goalscoring landscape produced a surprise that few would have predicted. While the Portuguese icon continued to deliver for his club and country, an unexpected name from Asia quietly climbed above him in one of soccer’s most eye-catching individual statistics. Playing far from Europe’s spotlight, a Brazilian striker at a Thai champion outscored Ronaldo across the calendar year — a detail that reshapes how we look at elite production in modern soccer.The revelation does not diminish Ronaldo’s longevity or influence. Instead, it highlights how soccer’s scoring elite is…
Thailand on Tuesday called on its neighbour Cambodia to comply with a recently agreed ceasefire after a suspected grenade attack on its territory.A Thai army spokesman said a mortar shell had been fired from the Cambodian side of the border in the morning and landed on Thai territory. Cambodia later said the incident had not been intentional, according to the spokesman.The Thai military unit in the affected area warned Cambodia that it must be more careful, he continued. Thailand could be forced to take military countermeasures in the event of future incidents, he said.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Thai military said one soldier was…
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Published on 09/12/2025 – 16:50 GMT+1 •Updated 17/12/2025 – 12:46 GMT+1 A new round of fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has raised concerns for travellers heading to two of Southeast Asia’s most popular holiday destinations. Tensions boiled over on 8 December when Thailand launched airstrikes against what it says are military installations across the border in Cambodia. Both sides accused the other of firing first. Border clashes are still ongoing. As a result, the UK government is now advising citizens against all travel within 50 kilometres of the entire Thai-Cambodian border, which runs some 800 kilometres. Clashes continue despite international…
HANOI — Vietnam is on course to surpass Thailand in nominal GDP as early as this year, with large-scale public works projects propelling rapid economic growth.
BANGKOK, Jan. 5, 2026 /CNW/ — Fireworks arced across Bangkok’s skyline. Drones lit up the night sky. A sea of people filled the Ratchaprasong district as the city counted down together.At midnight, centralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2026: The Original – A Tribute to Love transformed the heart of Thailand’s capital into a global stage, reinforcing centralwOrld’s reputation as the “Times Square of Asia.” Thailand Rings in the New Year at Bangkok’s ‘Times Square of Asia’, Central World Thailand Rings in the New Year at Bangkok’s ‘Times Square of Asia’, Central World More than 350,000 people, including international visitors, gathered at the city’s…