The Kingdom is modernising its airports, expanding international routes and attracting investment with the aim of becoming an aviation hub by 2029 The Thai government is focusing on developing regional airports, aiming to transform them into powerful economic gateways for the country and stimulate a new wave of tourism and investment. As part of this…
The South-East Asian air transport market continues to change rapidly. In August, Thailand slipped to third place in the regional ranking by number of available seats on flights, holding this position for the second month running. This decline is due to a significant reduction in the number of flights, which allowed Vietnam to move into…
Residents’ financial habits and high debt levels are becoming the main reasons for housing loan rejections. In Thailand, mortgage loan denials have increased significantly. The main reasons for this decline are less about low incomes and more about borrowers’ financial habits and overall debt levels. According to the Government Housing Bank of Thailand (GH Bank),…
From mid-autumn, the aviation regulator will be able to inspect checked-in luggage to improve flight safety. From 16 October 2024, the Thai authorities will have the right to open air passengers’ checked-in luggage without their consent. This measure is being introduced to ensure flight safety. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has emphasised that…
The government is preparing a flexible long-term savings mechanism for citizens facing an ageing society. The Thai Ministry of Finance plans to launch a new individual savings account program, known as the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA), by September 2026. This initiative aims to encourage savings among the population further, building on the successful experience…
The city authorities expect a billion baht in revenue, but the hotel industry fears high rates and damage to the region’s attractiveness. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is considering introducing a three-per cent tourism tax on hotels and other accommodation establishments. The BMA estimates that this measure could generate approximately 1 billion THB (approximately USD…
The restriction of stays to seven days applies to land tourists arriving from neighboring countries. Thailand and Cambodia introduce mutual restrictions on visa validity periods for citizens. The authorities of Thailand and Cambodia have introduced mutual restrictions on visa validity periods for citizens of neighboring countries. Cambodia has set a seven-day limit on the length…
From May 2025, Thailand will switch to TM6 digital immigration forms for all foreigners arriving in the kingdom by air, land, or sea. From May 1, 2025, Thailand will require all arriving foreigners to fill out digital TM6 immigration forms. This innovation is designed to improve security and efficiency in tracking tourists and combat negative…
Changes in Thailand’s tax laws for foreigners and competition from new visa types are jeopardizing the Elite program. The Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) program, which provides long-term “Elite” visas to foreign nationals, faces new challenges. Changes to Thailand’s tax laws, which have sparked much discussion on social media, could negatively affect the program’s appeal. TPC…
In Thailand, a scandal has erupted over the Jagat app, which uses augmented reality to search for gaming coins in the real world. A scandal has erupted in Thailand over a mobile app called Jagat, which uses augmented reality to allow users to search for game coins in the real world. A scandal has erupted…
