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Thailand records 4.24% drop in foreign visitors
Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to June 22 fell 4.24% compared to the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry said on Tuesday.There were about 16.04 million foreign visitors during the period, it said in a statement. Malaysia was the ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Thailand continues trade talks with US despite political turmoil
The tariff negotiations between Thailand and the US will proceed despite domestic political tensions, Thai Minister of Commerce Pichai Naripthaphan said on June 20.Pichai said the trade talks with the US are important and need to move forward professionally, without regard for any political changes ...
Tourism goes green
Tourism is not only a major driver of Thailand’s economy, but also an avenue to transform the country into a sustainable destination for locals and visitors.According to Sustainable Travel International, tourism is responsible for roughly 8% of the world’s total carbon emissions.As Thailand aims for ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Digital economy GDP to rise 7.3% to B4.85tn
The GDP of Thailand’s digital economy this year is expected to increase 7.3% year-on-year to reach 4.85 trillion baht, according to the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.The digital economy’s GDP growth rate is 2.6 times higher than the country’s overall GDP growth rate, which ...
Komsan Tortermvasana
Thailand's heat index reaches danger levels
Temperatures are rising as the hot season settles in and health authorities are warning people to stay out of the sun if possible with the heat index having already hit the orange “dangerous to health” level.The heat index for March 5-14 showed temperatures of 42-51.9ºC ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Thai household debt stablising, measures planned to ease credit, minister says
Thailand’s household debt and non-performing loans have stabilised after economic growth gained pace towards the end of last year, its finance minister said on Friday, pledging more measures to help boost credit access. Thailand’s had a household debt-to-GDP ratio of 89.6 per cent at the end ...
Thai consumer confidence falls for first time in 5 months amid economic uncertainty
Thailand’s consumer confidence fell for the first time in five months over uncertainty from US trade policies, higher living costs and the slow recovery of the domestic economy, a survey showed on Thursday.The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce fell ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Thailand turns to mangrove carbon credits despite scepticism
The country aims to bring thousands of hectares of mature mangroves into its new carbon market, but local communities are concerned about the consequences.Watchara Kumpai, 68, spends most of his time in boots, stomping through coastal mangrove forests in southern Thailand.He used to work in the ...
Thailand’s renewable energy plan boosts battery storage systems
Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely known for their battery power but batteries are also crucial for buildings, factories, and power plants using renewable energy. They provide lighting, support daily operations, and serve as backup electricity sources.Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are essential for buildings and renewable power generation facilities ...
Flooding in 19 provinces
Flooding persists in 19 provinces in the North, the Northeast, Central Plains and the South, affecting more than 66,000 households.The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation on Tuesday reported there were still floods in Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Tak, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan and Sukhothai ...
