Thailand

Luxury property complex in Thailand seeks more overseas buyers

Foreign demand has softened amid geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, safety concerns and a deadly earthquake

While Chinese arrivals have posted strong gains in recent weeks, total inbound tourism remains about 5% down from the same period a year ago.

Avoiding Japan, Chinese tourists fuel rebound in Thai tourism

Malaysia, Russia, India and South Korea round out the country’s five largest source markets

The data is good news for Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, whose party this month sealed a coalition deal after a stronger-than-expected election result.

Thai exports jump most in four years on AI-led electronics boom

Anutin has pledged to boost the growth that has lagged behind that of other major South-east Asian economies

Minor, whose hotels in Thailand were featured in the hit series White Lotus, has been cutting debt to ease investor concerns after its 2018 acquisition of NH Hotel Group.

Thai hotel empire weighs US$1 billion Reit, unit IPO to cut debt

Minor International will sell 14 hotels in Europe and Thailand into the Reit, which will be listed in Singapore in H2

Trade documents show that Skyhub Technologies is Thailand’s second-biggest importer of unmanned aerial vehicles from China.

China’s drone exports to Russia use a new route through Thailand

Chinese-made technology is routinely found on the battlefield in Ukraine

With its clear win, the conservative Bhumjaithai party led by Anutin Charnvirakul (centre) is well-placed to form a government with a comfortable majority. 
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Moving Thailand forward: Between stability and reform

After 3 prime ministers and past incidents of street protests and violence, the economy – stuck at a 1-2% growth rate – seems to be on the rebound

Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council says that easing trade restrictions should lift goods exports this year, while a recovery in tourism would support services exports.

Thailand raises growth outlook in boost to new government

GDP in the three months through December rises 2.5% from a year earlier

Over the week ending Sunday, China-Thailand routes averaged 148 flights per day, slightly above the same period last year.

Thailand reclaims top spot for Chinese tourists as Japan loses favour

Shifting travel patterns highlight how diplomatic ties, safety perceptions are reshaping spending habits

The support of Pheu Thai will give Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul a clear parliamentary majority, potentially paving the way for a stable coalition.

Thailand’s election winner Bhumjaithai seals coalition deal with Pheu Thai

“We will work together as a government and manage the country so we can do good things for the country,” says Anutin Charnvirakul