Thailand’s energy consumption rises 2.1% on 2.8% GDP growth
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand’s primary commercial energy use rose 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher oil, natural gas and electricity demand as GDP expanded 2.8%.
Unlocking Thailand’s THB221bn Myanmar Demographic: Study Warns Firms are Missing a New Purchasing Powerhouse
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
A landmark study by Happio reveals Thailand's four million Myanmar residents inject 221bn baht annually into the economy, altering the retail landscape
Thailand Sets Out 15-Year Plan for Greener Production and Consumption
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Thailand has launched a 15-year sustainable production and consumption roadmap, led by four accelerators spanning food, circular economy, MSMEs and tourism.
Royal Gazette sets 8 alcohol sale or consumption ban zones in Thailand
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
The notices set out places where the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned, with some exceptions, and take effect from Tuesday (May 12, 2026).
10 high-sodium Thai dishes that may quietly harm your kidneys
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
Doctors warn that several popular Thai dishes, including Som Tam Pla Ra, creamy Tom Yum Goong and Thai sukiyaki stir-fry, can contain nearly a full day’s sodium allowance in one meal.
Thai household debt climbs to 86.7% of GDP as labour market strains, SCB EIC warns
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
SCB EIC says Thai household debt rose to 86.7% of GDP by end-2025, driven increasingly by consumption borrowing as bank lending tightens and labour fragility grows.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday (March 17) denied the possibility of raising the consumption tax rate from the current 10 per cent in the future.