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SINGAPORE – A 6% to 7% gross rental yield can make a Singapore property look like a compelling investment, but that figure isn’t typical across the residential market. Current estimates vary by property type and calculation: a 2026 analysis of private residential projects found a median yield of 2.88%, while some HDB estimates are higher. […]

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OCT

Industrial Flood Damage in Thailand Climbs Past 1.5 Billion Baht

By:

Anna Wong

BANGKOK – Heavy monsoon rains across Thailand have recently triggered severe flooding in several key manufacturing zones. The rapidly rising waters have forced dozens of large factories to completely pause their operations this week. Industrial flood damage in Thailand has now officially climbed past the 1.5 billion baht mark. Local authorities are working quickly to […]

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OCT

Thailand’s Fuel Fund: How Pump Prices Change

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Anna Wong

You pull into a gas station and notice that the price has changed since your last visit. Thailand’s Fuel Fund can soften rising fuel costs or allow more of those costs to reach the pump, but it controls only part of the calculation. Official sources don’t establish a fixed weekly price-setting day, so a weekly […]

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OCT

Gas Tops 50 Baht Nationwide: Diesel Jumps to 42.94 Baht

By:

Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – Motorists across Thailand woke up to a harsh reality today as fuel prices surged again. The national fuel fund committee announced a steep 75-satang increase across all fuel grades. This sudden jump pushes premium gas prices well over the 50-baht mark. Drivers are now scrambling to adjust their weekly budgets to cope […]

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OCT

How Empathy Can Set Thailand’s Hotel Service Apart

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Rebecca Kim

A memorable hotel stay often comes down to whether staff notice what a guest needs and respond with care. In Thailand’s competitive hospitality industry, empathy is more than a warm manner: it’s a practical business strength that can make service feel personal and build guest satisfaction. Some Thai hotel studies link empathetic service with satisfaction, […]

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OCT

How Chiang Rai’s Tourism Businesses Can Build Trust Online

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PR News

Travelers planning a trip to Chiang Rai often make their first decisions long before they arrive. They compare guesthouses, read local tour descriptions, search for restaurants and look for practical advice about getting around. For hotels, guides and small attractions, a clear and trustworthy online presence can help turn that early research into a visit. […]

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OCT

How Flooding Affects Thailand’s Food Prices

By:

Anna Wong

Flooding can damage crops and slow food deliveries, but its effect on food prices depends on what’s affected and where. Fresh vegetables may become more expensive in a flooded area while prices elsewhere, or for other foods, stay steady. Recent reports from Thailand in 2025 and 2026 document crop damage and local price changes, but […]

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OCT

Thai Restaurant Operators Denied Flood Compensation

By:

Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Heavy monsoon rains and widespread severe flooding have recently battered many vulnerable local communities across Thailand. In response, the national government quickly launched a flood compensation scheme to help citizens recover financially. While this new initiative provides households with essential cash payouts, a major business group remains ignored. Hardworking Thai restaurant operators are […]

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OCT

World Bank Raises Thailand’s Economic Growth Outlook

By:

Anna Wong

BANGKOK – The World Bank recently raised Thailand’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.0 percent. This represents a modest 0.7 percentage point upgrade from previous gloomy estimates. The brighter outlook is largely driven by a boom in artificial intelligence and a rebound in high-tech exports. However, the nation still trails behind regional neighbors like […]

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OCT

Vietnam on Track to Overtake Thailand’s GDP by 2029

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK – Southeast Asia is currently witnessing a massive shift in its overall economic balance of power. Vietnam is rapidly closing the critical financial gap with Thailand, a longtime regional economic leader. Brand new data reveals a stark difference in how both competing countries are currently performing. As a direct result, the regional economic map […]

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