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Thais Tourist Flock to Chiang Rai Amid the 2026 Economic Squeeze

CHIANG RAI - The year 2026 has brought a harsh reality to households across Thailand. As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, everyday expenses are eating into the savings of millions of people.

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Thailand Moves to End ‘Proxy’ Business Loopholes

BANGKOK – In a significant move to protect the nation's economic integrity, the government of Thailand has announced a sweeping reform of the Foreign Business Act (FBA).

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Thailand’s Household Debt Hits 86.7% of GDP as Families Struggle with Daily Costs

BANGKOK — Thailand is facing a sobering economic reality as new data reveals that more families are borrowing money not to buy homes or cars, but simply to keep food on the table.

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Iran Conflict is Reshaping Thailand’s 2026 Tourism Outlook

BANGKOK - The palm-fringed beaches of Phuket and the neon-lit streets of Bangkok feel worlds away from the geopolitical tremors of the Middle East. However, in our interconnected world, a shadow cast in Tehran is quickly felt in Thailand.

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