Thailand’s a wild place if you’ve never been—it’s hot as balls, the skate spots aren’t easy to find, but it’s dirt cheap. It’s fun! The locals are nice, it’s very unlike the West, and the cities and …
Thailand to offer Trump no duties on 90% of goods, adviser says
BANGKOK: Thailand is set to offer scrapping tariffs on 90% of US goods, up from a previous plan for over 60%, in a bid to avert a punishing levy threatened by President Donald Trump, according to a …
Thailand launches crypto sandbox to boost tourism spending
As crypto becomes part of our day-to-day financial needs, Thailand is introducing a national sandbox to allow foreign tourists to convert cryptocurrencies into baht for spending while navigating the …
I dreamed of Thailand’s paradise island, but I left it too late to visit
In the 12th installment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Sophie-May Williams shares her disappointment with an island that Hollywood put on the map.
Planning to visit Thailand? No more travel fee as nation delays tourist entry fee rollout to 2026
The fee, officially known as the kha yeap pan din, or “stepping onto Thai soil” charge, was initially approved by the Thai Cabinet in February 2023 and scheduled for introduction in 2025 …
Why has the Thailand PM been suspended? | Explained
Thailand Prime Minister suspended after leaked call with Cambodian leader, sparking political turmoil and border tensions.
Thailand seeks ways to curb gold price impact on currency
BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank and the finance ministry are discussing ways to address currency moves that are not aligned with fundamental factors, including the impact of gold prices, according to …
Built in Thailand, funded in Singapore, as startups gravitate to city-state
Thailand will host the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings, with digital transformation expected to take centre stage. But even as the country readies for its time in the global …
AP Thailand Names Ratchayud as New President
The Board of Directors of AP Thailand Public Company Limited has appointed Mr Ratchayud Nunthachotsophol as President, as part of a strategic plan to strengthen business operations, enhance long-term …
Thailand makes fresh proposals to reduce US tariff pain
Thai officials were preparing to present fresh proposals to their US counterparts in trade talks scheduled for Wednesday night Thailand time, the latest effort by the country to avoid a 36% tariff …