BOJ policymakers seek faster rate rises as inflation risks mount
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Bank of Japan policymakers called for more agile monetary tightening in July, warning that delayed action could deepen the economic damage caused by rising prices.
Thailand proposes foreign visitor fee and travel subsidy
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Thailand plans a September tourism subsidy and proposes a foreign visitor fee for attraction development, visitor safety and environmental restoration.
Thai property groups sell land to boost liquidity and cut costs
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Property Perfect, Pruksa, Bangkok Land and BJC are offering land and assets worth more than THB20bn as developers prioritise cash flow and lower holding costs.
Thailand forms four economic panels to boost its competitiveness
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
The four teams cover the creative and visitor economies, agricultural products and food security, the community economy and SMEs, and international trade over six to 12 months.
Digital Ministry seeks MFA mandate after 221m login records exposed
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Thailand’s Digital Ministry will seek Cabinet approval for MFA on key state systems after identifying 221 million exposed login records linked to the country.