Thais Help Thais Plus spending tops 12.5bn baht as 26m people receive entitlements
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40 scheme has generated more than 12.53 billion baht in spending, with over 26 million people receiving entitlements and nearly 1 million shops joining the programme.
Escape Noisy Bangkok into Such a Small World for Your Big Retreat
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
Bangkok is vibrant but sometimes the heavy city noise calls for a beautiful escape. In this episode, we take you on a journey to Such A Small World, the ultimate sanctuary hidden right inside a historic building. This cozy creative hub welcomes everyone to pause the busy adult life and let the inner child play again.
Transport Ministry to seek 4bn-baht subsidy for 17-45 baht electric train fares
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The Transport Ministry will ask the Cabinet to approve a new electric train fare structure of 17-45 baht per trip across all lines, with annual subsidies of around 4 billion baht.
Thailand urged to extend 0.01% transfer fee to help revive housing market
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
Thailand’s property sector is calling for the government to extend reduced transfer and mortgage registration fees of 0.01% for another 1-2 years to ease homebuyers’ costs and support the sluggish housing market.
Samui heats up as luxury villas drive 53bn-baht property boom
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
Koh Samui’s residential market continues to grow, with luxury villas leading investment worth more than 53 billion baht as foreign buyers keep driving demand.
EEC Board approves 72bn-baht private investment plan for new smart city
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The EEC Board has approved a 72.04-billion-baht private investment framework for EECiti infrastructure and endorsed urgent tax measures for U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City.