economy

GSTC 2026 in Phuket closes with Bahamas handover

Held from Apr 21-24, the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference (GSTC) brought together more than 500 delegates from over 50 countries, positioning Phuket once again at the centre of global efforts to drive…

Government co-payment share to rise to 60%

Authorities are now working on details and timing of the “Thai Help Thai Plus” programme to ease citizens’ financial burden, Mr Paradorn said yesterday (Apr 23).

TikTok video of 150 baht coconut in Phuket divides Thai internet

A foreign TikToker recently posted about the price of a coconut on Patong Beach in Phuket yesterday, April 22, pointing out the upcharge in tourist areas, which were met with mixed reactions as debates raged on in the…

Coconut or gold! Drama over 150-baht coconuts at Patong Beach versus farm prices of less than 10 baht

Coconut or gold! Drama over 150-baht coconuts at Patong Beach versus farm prices of less than 10 baht — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Bhumjaithai silent on pledge for Phuket ‘Special Economic Zone’

Despite being a centrepiece of the party’s election campaign, no formal proposal has been tabled in parliament, no legislative framework has been made public and no timeline has been set ‒ leaving a widening gap between…

Depression, financial woes named as factors in woman’s suicide

Depression, financial woes named as factors in woman’s suicide — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Officials visit to monitor the trading situation at Surin fresh market; overall situation is normal and goods are sufficiently supplied.

Officials visit to monitor the trading situation at Surin fresh market; overall situation is normal and goods are sufficiently supplied. — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

LH Bank expands into western Bangkok! Celebrates new branch opening at "Central Westgate" with irresistible promotions to win customers' hearts

LH Bank expands into western Bangkok! Celebrates new branch opening at 'Central Westgate' with irresistible promotions to win customers' hearts — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

LH Bank celebrates the opening of Central WestGate branch with special promotions

LH Bank celebrates the opening of Central WestGate branch with special promotions — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

"Wang Yi celebrates the 10th anniversary of 'Lancang-Mekong', leading 6 countries to increase trade by 150%"

'Wang Yi celebrates the 10th anniversary of 'Lancang-Mekong', leading 6 countries to increase trade by 150%' — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

GSB celebrates 113th anniversary by increasing the number of prizes and total prize money to 113 million baht.

GSB celebrates 113th anniversary by increasing the number of prizes and total prize money to 113 million baht. — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.