Bangkok Business

Thailand’s economic outlook is coming under growing pressure from weakening domestic momentum and mounting uncertainty over US trade policy, even as the country recorded stronger-than-expected growth during the second quarter …

Thailand has signaled that Starlink is welcome to enter the country’s satellite internet market, but the government is drawing a firm line over ownership. Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok …

Thailand’s banking sector is confronting another warning sign as new and returning bad debts climbed to around THB110 billion in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the financial strain still …

Thailand’s long-standing position as one of Asia’s preferred manufacturing destinations is facing a more uncomfortable test as Japanese investors become increasingly selective, while Singapore has overtaken Japan as the country’s …

Thailand’s export sector is facing a significant new challenge as the United States intensifies its campaign against illegal transshipment, potentially exposing eight major Thai industries responsible for US$52.23 billion in …

Thailand’s lucrative underground sex industry is again under scrutiny after Immigration Police arrested a 29-year-old Ugandan former footballer accused of overstaying his visa and providing paid sexual services to male …

Thailand is moving to dramatically tighten cybersecurity across government systems after roughly 60 million credential records reportedly surfaced on dark-web markets, triggering fresh concerns over the security of personal information …

Chinese companies racing to expand across Southeast Asia are entering a far less forgiving phase in 2026, as regulators tighten scrutiny of tax structures, employment practices and foreign investment arrangements. …

Indonesia has thrown down a direct challenge to Thailand’s decades-long dominance as Southeast Asia’s automotive manufacturing powerhouse, publicly urging Toyota Motor Corporation to shift its main regional production operations from …

Cambodian jasmine rice is mounting an increasingly serious challenge to Thailand’s prized Hom Mali rice, with a dramatic price gap of up to US$400 a ton threatening Thai market share …