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BOI puts four-year economic value of 12,011 LTR visa approvals at 43bn baht
BOI puts four-year economic value of 12,011 LTR visa approvals at 43bn baht
MONDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2026
Thailand’s Board of Investment links long-term resident visas to spending on housing and healthcare and the recruitment of skilled workers.Pol Gen Thatchai set to lead Thai Airways probe into baggage crisis
Pol Gen Thatchai set to lead Thai Airways probe into baggage crisis
MONDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2026
Thai Airways is preparing a 30-day probe into baggage delays, flight cancellations and outsourced ground staffing after suspending CEO Chai Eamsiri.How Piyasombatkul is Pivoting from Plywood to Prime Bangkok Property
How Piyasombatkul is Pivoting from Plywood to Prime Bangkok Property
MONDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2026
The Piyasombatkul family’s potential acquisition of nearly 20 rai of prime Wireless Road freehold land signals a major shift into commercial property developmentNot 1997 Again: Thai Banks' Bad Loans Are a Chronic Wound That Is Hard to Clear
Not 1997 Again: Thai Banks' Bad Loans Are a Chronic Wound That Is Hard to Clear
MONDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2026
Fitch expects bad loans to stay at 3% to 4% as clearing stalls, debt buyers retreat and banks pay dividends instead of lending to riskier borrowersThailand prepares farmers for climate change to protect food security
Thailand prepares farmers for climate change to protect food security
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2026
Natural disasters cost Thailand more than THB100 billion in 2024, highlighting the need to invest in climate data, early warnings and local adaptation.FTI opens war room to coordinate 3-stage flood response
FTI opens war room to coordinate 3-stage flood response
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2026
Thailand’s industry federation plans to propose soft loans, debt holidays and tax relief to help flood-hit businesses fund repairs and resume operations.Thai Airways expects to clear 1,092-bag backlog by Sunday
Thai Airways expects to clear 1,092-bag backlog by Sunday
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2026
Thai Airways’ baggage backlog at Suvarnabhumi continued beyond an October 2 deadline after flooding disrupted staff travel and equipment failed.Suspended Thai Airways CEO rejects 860,000-bottle wine graft claims
Suspended Thai Airways CEO rejects 860,000-bottle wine graft claims
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2026
Thai Airways’ suspended chief Chai Eamsiri says wine purchases followed regulations and invites any Thai agency to scrutinise his conduct.Thailand records 2.53% inflation as consumer prices increase
Thailand records 2.53% inflation as consumer prices increase
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2026
The August report highlights regional gains in business formation and tourism alongside low consumer confidence and weak farm incomes.Thai firms face estimated flood damage of 147.84m baht as of Oct 2
Thai firms face estimated flood damage of 147.84m baht as of Oct 2
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2026
Thailand is preparing repayment suspensions of up to 12 months as flooding affects 4,216 businesses, with preliminary damage of 147.84 million baht.