Thailand’s leading private-sector group has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.1%-2.5% from 1.6%-2.0%, citing stronger-than-expected exports and private investment. The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) also raised its export growth forecast to 12%-16% from 8%-10%, while maintaining its inflation forecast at 2.5%-3.0%. The revised

Bangkok has suspended three applications for large stand-alone data centres following concerns over fuel storage, pollution and construction near communities, as nationwide investment applications in the sector reach 728 billion baht. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said Bangkok has an estimated 30–40 data centres, mostly older facilities located inside company buildings and

Experience Nakhon Phanom’s Illuminated Boat Procession, or Lai Reua Fai, when glowing vessels drift along the Mekong at the end of Buddhist Lent. Discover its spiritual roots, riverside landmarks, distinctive Isan cuisine and cross-border connections that make this northeastern province a captivating gateway to Thailand and neighbouring Laos year-round. The

September 2, 2026 Economic News Data Center in Bangkok? Reports of data centers in Bangkok have created a lot of stir with the opposition jumping to blame the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and also the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES). Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is investigating data centres

Thailand’s new visa framework takes effect on 15 September 2026, replacing the 60-day visa exemption with 30-day and 15-day categories. The rules cover 60 countries and territories for 30-day stays, Seychelles and Mauritius for 15 days, and Visa on Arrival eligibility for Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia under the updated framework.

TAGTHAi has partnered with KASIKORNBANK, Siam Piwat, The Mall Group and MBK to expand TAGTHAi Easy Pay across major shopping destinations. The initiative combines secure cashless payments with visitor privileges, helping international tourists spend more conveniently while directing tourism revenue towards retailers, merchants and businesses across Thailand’s wider tourism economy.

September 1, 2026 Cabinet meeting in Southern Thailand PM Anutin presence in South does not halt daily arson attacks Arson attacks continued well into the period that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the entire cabinet were in Songkla with incidents reported in many parts of the 3 southern most provinces

August 31, 2026 Political New Election Commission delays the much-anticipated filing of charges against ‘Senate Collusion’ case The Election Commission of Thailand (EC) has asked for another 14-days to make a call on the planned filing of charges against various senators involved in the July 2024 ‘Senate’ selection that they