Phiphat turns to phased rail fare plan as debt limits delay common-ticket buyback
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says Thailand’s common-ticket policy will move forward in phases, with a 200-billion-baht funding model under study and a 17-45 baht fare cap planned as short-term relief for commuters.
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.