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TAT targets 11 million long-haul tourists in 2027 despite rising costs
TAT targets 11 million long-haul tourists in 2027 despite rising costs
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2026
TAT targets 11 million long-haul visitors and THB730 billion revenue in 2027, while rising oil prices and Middle East conflict threaten travel demand.Cabinet approves 3-month tax cuts of 5.60 baht/litre for E20 and 5.50 baht/litre for B20
Cabinet approves 3-month tax cuts of 5.60 baht/litre for E20 and 5.50 baht/litre for B20
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026
Thailand’s E20 and B20 tax cuts aim to ease fuel costs and support farmers, but pump prices awaited an Energy Ministry meeting on October 27.Protesters clash with police in Italy, Albania and Belgium nations on Oct 24
Protesters clash with police in Italy, Albania and Belgium nations on Oct 24
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026
Separate protests in Italy, Albania and Belgium focused on war, living costs, alleged government corruption and education funding.Bangkok common rail ticket with 17–45 baht fares planned for January 1, 2027
Bangkok common rail ticket with 17–45 baht fares planned for January 1, 2027
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
Bangkok’s planned rail ticket would charge one 17-baht entry fee across lines, while Green Line payment-system talks continue.No approval for 5–10% consumer goods price rises from Oct 1, DIT says
No approval for 5–10% consumer goods price rises from Oct 1, DIT says
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Internal Trade (DIT) had not approved reported 5–10% increases in consumer goods prices scheduled for October 1, 2026, director-general Wittayakorn Maneenetr said on September 24. Some manufacturers had submitted applications, but the department had not authorised the increasesCabinet extends 1,000-baht co-pay aid to November, funds 43-billion-baht relief without new borrowing
Cabinet extends 1,000-baht co-pay aid to November, funds 43-billion-baht relief without new borrowing
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Thailand will use 43 billion baht from existing borrowing for co-payment aid and an October welfare-card top-up, Ekniti says, with no new loans.Thai household debt nears THB800,000, highest in 17 years
Thai household debt nears THB800,000, highest in 17 years
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Average Thai household debt rose to THB794,945 in 2026, the highest in 17 years, as weak incomes and living costs continued to strain borrowers.Thailand plans diesel subsidy cuts as fund deficit could hit 100bn baht in October
Thailand plans diesel subsidy cuts as fund deficit could hit 100bn baht in October
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund Office is weighing further borrowing and gradual subsidy cuts as daily fuel support costs reach 770 million baht