Money & Payments
Stable baht keeps Thailand budgets predictable
Stable baht conditions may help travellers plan Thailand costs more easily, with June inflation at 2.4 percent and rates held near 1 percent.
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Money & Payments
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Business, Politics & People
ASEAN digital economy heads toward a trillion dollars
ASEAN’s digital economy is set to nearly hit $1 trillion by 2030, with Thailand boosting cybersecurity, QR payments and 5G.
Practical Information
Thailand’s 40-baht meals plan targets cheap street food
Thailand’s 40-baht meals plan may offer rice-and-curry dishes at 100,000 stalls, helping visitors and residents budget better.
Business, Politics & People
ASEAN shifts reshape Thailand’s business appeal
ASEAN shifts are pushing investors toward Thailand as Singapore gets costlier and Indonesia faces caution, with ripple effects on prices and currencies.
Money & Payments
Thai baht exchange: why the dollar still matters
The Thai baht exchange is still heavily tied to the US dollar, affecting Thailand trip costs, local spending and export competitiveness.
Visas & Entry Rules
Cash on entry: Thailand’s border money rules
Thailand’s rules on cash on entry may still be checked at immigration. See the amounts by visa type and the documents to prepare.
Business, Politics & People
SET index rally lifts Thailand in 2026
Thailand’s SET index rally in 2026 follows three years of outflows, with foreign capital returning and the baht possibly strengthening.
Travel & Tourism
Thailand travel trends in Visa’s new study
Thailand travel trends in Visa’s 2026 study show food-led trips, AI planning, cashless payments and flexible spending habits.
Business, Politics & People
Thailand GDP forecast points to 2% growth in 2026
Thailand GDP forecast rises to 2% for 2026 as SCB EIC cites tourism, electronics exports and lower energy costs.
Money & Payments
Thailand’s digital baht plan takes shape for 2026-2027
Thailand’s digital baht regulations are set for 2026–2027. Here’s what the gradual rollout could mean for payments and travel.