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Mastercard Study: Bangkok Among Cities with More Reported Fraud Incidents Compared to Lower-Risk Destinations
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
While taxi and car rental fraud accounts for nearly half of reported cases in Thailand's capital and Phuket sees more hotel booking fraud, travel scams globally have soared by up to 28% during peak seasons
Thailand among top travel destinations for Muslim tourists, says study
THURSDAY, JULY 04, 2024
Thailand remains one of the top destinations for Muslim travellers worldwide, reflecting the country's commitment to integrating a Muslim-friendly environment, according to the latest Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024 report, released earlier this week.
Bangkok among world’s top 10 summer vacation destinations: Mastercard
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Bangkok ranks among the top 10 global destinations for tourists to spend their summer vacation, according to a recent Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) report released on Thursday.
1% fee to be charged on credit-card transactions abroad in baht from May 1
SUNDAY, MARCH 03, 2024
Visa and Mastercard credit card holders will have to pay a fee of 1 per cent for transactions and ATM withdrawals made overseas in baht.
Bangkok tops world city list, Phuket and Pattaya in top 15
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023
Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya were among the top 20 most visited cities in the world this year, according to a report by the payment-processing corporation Mastercard.
Restore Thai World Heritage Site : Kaeng Krachan National Park
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Conservation efforts include planting over 250,000 trees and empowering local communities with the knowledge and resources for long-term sustainable outcomes.
Mastercard showcases innovative cybersecurity solutions that safeguard trust in the digital ecosystem at the BOT Digital Finance Conference 2023
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
BANGKOK – September 15, 2023 – Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, today showcased leading cybersecurity solutions with a range of identity, cyber and AI technologies at the BOT Digital Finance Conference 2023. The solutions empower businesses, improve customer experiences and data protection while managing risks across payment journeys and supply chain networks.
Mastercard reports surge in foreign tourists’ spending
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023
Thailand is experiencing a significant increase in tourist spending, up by 40% compared to 2014, according to a recent study by the Mastercard Economics Institute.
81 per cent of consumers in Thailand now managing personal finances digitally: New Mastercard research
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Benefits like speed, convenience, and flexibility contribute to the shift in how Thai consumers manage their personal finances.
Let’s not Mistake Corporate Social Responsibility for Corporate Decency
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
When we talk about companies “doing the right thing”, we often think of big initiatives or sweeping gestures—an ambitious environmental program here, a charity donation there. While businesses should be doing their best to give back to society, the mere existence of these highly visible, external actions doesn’t always tell us about who the company is at its core. Sure, maybe they are making bold moves to combat climate change, but they could also suffer from an exceedingly toxic internal culture, which may in turn affect the lives of employees and their families.