7+ hour, 29+ min ago   (514+ words) PATTAYA, Thailand – Discussions regarding full foreign corporate ownership have once again captured the attention of the expatriate community across Thailand. Public reports suggest that policymakers are evaluating mechanisms that could grant foreign nationals total equity control over commercial entities and…...

11+ hour, 8+ min ago   (204+ words) BANGKOK, Thailand – The government warns the public about fraudulent SMS messages claiming recipients have unpaid traffic tickets and directing them to fake websites to make payments or provide personal and bank card information. ​Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesangchan stated that…...

11+ hour, 10+ min ago   (154+ words) Pattaya Mail BANGKOK, Thailand – The government is expanding Thailand’s gaming industry into global markets after Thai game businesses exceeded 270 million baht in trade at gamescom 2026 in Germany. ​Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Perisvivatana stated that the government is promoting gaming as…...

18+ hour, 14+ min ago   (100+ words) Pattaya Mail BANGKOK, Thailand – The government has clarified the fiscal year 2027 budget allocation for projects in Cambodia, stating that the figures circulated on social media are inaccurate and that the allocation covers contractual interest obligations for existing projects, not new…...

18+ hour, 56+ min ago   (348+ words) CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Chiang Mai International Airport handled more than 6.53 million passengers on 43,544 flights during the first eight months of 2026, with international travel showing continued growth despite overall passenger numbers remaining close to the same period last year. Airport Director…...

18+ hour, 5+ min ago   (269+ words) Pattaya Mail BANGKOK, Thailand – Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenvakul has outlined details of the Thai Tiew Thai Plus scheme, which will offer 1 million benefits to encourage domestic travel during the fourth quarter of 2026 and continue into early 2027. The programme…...

18+ hour, 16+ min ago   (132+ words) Thailand ranks among world’s top destinations for digital nomads and retirees Pattaya Mail BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Perisvivatana has announced that Thailand ranks third globally for digital nomads and fourth for retirees, according to the Rumavi Global…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (203+ words) Pattaya shopping expo offers up to 80% off from Sept 12–20 Pattaya Mail PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya has become a shopping destination for nine days with the opening of the “One Stop Shopping Expo @ Pattaya,” bringing three major trade fairs…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (191+ words) Pattaya Mail PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Tourist Police helped resolve a dispute between a Saudi Arabian tourist and a hotel over a late check-in fee, with both sides reaching an agreement following mediation by officers. The incident was reported to Pattaya…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (229+ words) On monetary policy, Kasikorn Research expects the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee to keep the policy interest rate at 1% throughout 2026. The research center forecasts the baht at around 33.80 baht to the US dollar. Domestic commercial bank lending is expected…...