Algorithmic Trust: Why Thailand’s Sports Tourism Ambitions Must Pivot to AI Visibility for Muslim Travellers
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
A Mastercard-CrescentRating report reveals the Muslim sports tourism market will hit $21bn by 2030, but winning these travellers requires machine-readable data
Thailand’s Department of Business Development is investigating three food delivery app operators serving Chinese-speaking customers in Bangkok and Pattaya, after one company was found to be foreign-owned without the required permission.
Thailand luxury hotels draw global investors as wealth tourism rises
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Thailand’s luxury hotel market is attracting strong investor interest as limited supply, global hotel brands and high-spending travellers drive asset values and room rates higher.
Army explains Tak border school closure after Myanmar clashes spill into Thailand
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
The Thai Army says a school in Mae Sot, Tak, suspended classes after fighting between Myanmar troops and ethnic armed groups sent rounds into Thai territory.
GOKOO and Chinese-linked service apps raise questions over Thailand’s platform rules
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Chinese-linked service apps are under scrutiny in Thailand as GOKOO, E-GetS and Feixiang raise questions over regulation, ownership rules, foreign capital and rider networks
Why is Bangkok's Huai Khwang district under the spotlight?
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
A controversy of a Chinese restaurant in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district reignited questions over closed-loop business networks, nominee ownership and regulatory enforcement.
Apple drives smartwatch rebound as Samsung slumps in health-led upgrade cycle
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Apple led the global smartwatch market back to growth in Q1 2026, with shipments up 21%, while Samsung fell 28% as demand shifted towards health-focused and AI-enabled wearables.
Thai Baht Buckles Under the Weight of Oil Shock and a Hawkish Fed
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
As Middle East tensions rekindle and the dollar strengthens, the Thai baht is testing critical support levels near 33 per dollar — but analysts warn the road to recovery is longer than markets expect