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MAY

19

Retiring in Thailand at 50 vs 70: The Truth No One Tells You

CHIANG RAI – From the financial realities of an early escape to the hidden emotional costs of paradise, here is exactly what it takes to make your Thailand retirement dream a reality in 2026. Picture this: you wake up to the gentle hum of a tropical morning. You walk down the street to grab a […]

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MAY

16

The 12 Biggest Mistakes Retirees Make Moving to Thailand — And How to Avoid Them

BANGKOK – Thailand has long been a dream destination for retirees. With its year-round tropical climate, world-class food, beautiful beaches, and an incredibly affordable cost of living, it is easy to see why thousands of foreigners pack up and move here every year. But moving to a new country is never as simple as buying […]

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MAY

16

Thailand is Getting Expensive for Expats as Living Costs Explode

BANGKOK – For decades, British and Western expats have flocked to Thailand, drawn by the simple promise of an incredible lifestyle at a fraction of the cost back home. But the golden era of cheap living in the Land of Smiles is officially over. Driven by skyrocketing local inflation in expat hubs and a massive 43% […]

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MAY

11

Thailand Braces for a Sharp Spike in Monthly Inflation

BANGKOK — Thailand households and businesses are preparing for a significant financial squeeze as economists warn that national inflation could nearly double in the coming months. Current data shows monthly inflation sitting at roughly 2.9%, but new projections suggest that figure could soon climb to between 4% and 5%. This rapid increase is largely fueled […]

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APR

24

Thai Government to Boots Co-Payment Program to 60/40

BANGKOK — The Thai government will increase its contribution to 60% in the upcoming "Thai Help Thai Plus" co-payment program to help citizens manage rising living costs.

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APR

24

Thai Government Orders Deeper Cuts to Diesel Prices to Curb Rising Living Costs

BANGKOK — The Thai government issued an emergency order on Friday, April 24, 2026, to slash ex-refinery diesel prices for the second time this month, moving to protect domestic consumers and businesses from a volatile global oil market fueled by…

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APR

20

Families in Thailand Struggling With High Debt and Rising Costs

BANGKOK – For many families across Thailand, the dream of a smooth economic recovery is being replaced by a stark reality: rising costs, stagnant wages, and a mountain of debt that refuses to shrink.

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APR

16

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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APR

16

Thailand Eyes New Cost-of-Living Relief as Global Oil Risks Rise

BANGKOK — In a move to shield citizens from the ripple effects of global instability, the Thai government is fast-tracking a new relief model designed to lower daily expenses for households.

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