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Thai Hotels Association opposes proposed 1,000-baht departure tax
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
Thai Hotels Association warns new departure tax could raise foreign visitor costs to 2,570 baht
TAT forecasts 10.14bn baht from 2026 Vegetarian Festival
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
More than 1.32 million domestic visitor trips are expected in 10 Thai provinces during the Vegetarian Festival, with rain and travel costs posing risks
Infrastructure projects diversify Phuket’s economy beyond tourism
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2026
Savills records 4,166 homes launched in Phuket in the first half of 2026, with villas accounting for over 61% of new housing project value.
Khao Yai reopens to visitors after rain eases, three sites stay closed
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2026
Khao Yai National Park will reopen most attractions and camping areas from October 6 after safety checks, although three sites and the Khao Khiao road remain closed.
Thailand to offer free stopover tours for transit passengers
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2026
Thailand plans free short-tour packages for transit passengers with six- to eight-hour layovers at four major airports from early 2027.
Thailand and Laos set US$11 billion bilateral trade goal for 2027
MONDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2026
Thailand and Laos agreed to improve border logistics and tourism links, with rail and bridge projects among measures to expand regional connections.
Siam Piwat Unveils $300m ICONPHUKET Megaproject to Drive Southern Growth
MONDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2026
Siam Piwat expands beyond Bangkok with a 10 billion baht ($300m) retail-entertainment hub on Phuket, anchoring a major 500-rai mixed-use smart city development
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.
Siam Amazing Park flood damage raises permanent closure risk
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2026
Founder Chaiwat Luangamornlert puts damage and recovery costs at no less than THB500 million and appeals for financial support to save the park.
Floods hit Thai farms, exports and growth as losses top THB69bn
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2026
Flood damage to Thailand’s agricultural supply chain is estimated at THB69.1bn, with Q4 risks spreading to food, exports, retail and tourism.