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Thailand Auto Manufacturing Hits Turning Point: May 2026 Output Surges

RAYONG, Thailand – Thailand’s bustling auto manufacturing sector experienced a highly positive and significant shift during May 2026. Vehicle factories across the entire nation pumped out new cars at an incredibly impressive rate. The latest industry reports from auto officials show a strong recovery from last year’s minor slump. This steady growth brings a fresh […]

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Thailand Faces Demographic Crisis as Birth Rate Plunges to 75-Year Low

BANGKOK – Thailand is currently experiencing a severe demographic shift that could reshape its future forever. In 2025, the country recorded just 416,574 births, the lowest annual total in roughly 75 years. This striking decline paints a challenging picture for the nation’s economic and social stability. During the same year, 559,684 deaths were registered across […]

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Thailand Forecasts 33 Million Tourists for 2026 as High Oil Prices Challenge Travel

BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set its sights on welcoming 33 million foreign tourists in 2026. This ambitious goal comes as the travel industry navigates significant challenges, including soaring global oil prices and ongoing economic pressures. Despite these hurdles, Thailand remains a top destination for international travelers seeking unique and vibrant […]

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CLICX Shakes Up Thailand’s Virtual Banking: A New Lifeline for the Underbanked

BANGKOK – For years, getting a loan in Thailand has been a frustrating hurdle for many everyday consumers. If you do not have a perfect credit history or a steady corporate paycheck, conventional banks often close the door. But a fresh player is about to test the waters. CLICX is officially stepping into Thailand’s fast-growing virtual […]

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Thailand’s State Corruption Exposed By Thailand’s Top Business Leaders

BANGKOK — A bombshell report released by Thailand’s top business leaders has sent shockwaves through the government bureaucracy. According to a joint survey by the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) and the Zero Corruption Organisation, bureaucratic bribery in Thailand is worsening. Leading the pack of the country’s ten most corrupt agencies […]

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Thai Consumers Squeezed as Everyday Street Food Prices Jump

BANGKOK – For millions of people in Thailand, the daily routine starts and ends with a quick, affordable trip to a local street food cart. Whether it is a comforting bowl of chicken rice, a warm bag of soy milk in the morning, or a spicy plate of basil fried rice with a crispy fried egg […]

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