ASEAN's DEFA aims to streamline digital trade, data transfers, payments; progress depends on implementation; enhances regional electronic commerce.
Oct 21, 2026
TAT celebrated Virgin Atlantic's inaugural London Heathrow–Phuket flight, enhancing UK-Phuket access and encouraging longer stays and regional exploration.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has initiated a nationwide operation against illegal nominee landholdings, targeting 1,397 entities. He aims to enforce laws, investigate beneficial owners, and prevent future violations by December 2026. Key Points Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has launched a nationwide operation targeting suspected illegal nominee landholdings. He has directed authorities […]
Thailand has approved additional financial support for flood-affected households and businesses, while global technology markets face a growing divide between surging demand for AI computing and concerns about the cost of building the infrastructure behind it
Oct 20, 2026
The integration between ASEAN and China is already extensive. Its ability to deliver lasting and widely shared benefits will hinge on the strength of local connections established by governments and businesses across ASEAN economies.
ASEAN faces an energy trilemma: balancing security, affordability, and decarbonization. With demand potentially tripling by 2050, the region must accelerate its transition from fossil fuels through regional interconnection, green financing, and just transition partnerships while ensuring communities benefit.
The World Bank Group has launched its first digital strategy, aiming to help developing countries expand affordable digital access, improve services, and create jobs.
The IMF forecasts Asia-Pacific economic growth will slow to 4.4% in 2027, down from 4.8% in 2026 and 5% in 2025, citing risks from an energy shock, rising global bond yields, and uncertainty over AI demand
Oct 19, 2026
TAT and Tripadvisor collaborate to boost Thailand's 2027 tourism with destination marketing, insights, and digital promotion for high-value travel.
Strong US dollar, elevated Treasury yields, and high oil prices pressure Asian currencies. Indian Rupee, Indonesian Rupiah, and Thai Baht are most vulnerable. RBI measures may help INR; MUFG maintains 2026 forecasts for USD/IDR and USD/THB.
For six straight monsoon seasons, Kamonach has had to navigate to her central Thailand home by boat, even though her house stands elevated more than three meters off the ground
Oct 18, 2026
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Chulalongkorn University have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing education, research, and the development of human capital for Thai family businesses.
Foreign investors must understand if their activities need a PT PMA or sector-specific approval with licenses, ownership, and regulatory requirements.