In a proactive move to combat rising HIV cases among young people, Thailand's health ministry plans to distribute condoms in schools. This initiative aims to promote safer sexual practices and enhance awareness among students. The measure is part of a broader public health campaign to address increasing rates of sexually transmitted infe

Thailand is moving to re-criminalize cannabis, a significant U-turn from its previous liberalized policy. This decision has sent the nation's multi-billion dollar cannabis industry into disarray, with businesses that flourished now facing uncertainty. New regulations are expected to ban recreational sales, allowing only medicinal use with a doctor'

  For the first time in recent years, Malaysia has surpassed China to become Thailand's top source market for tourists, with 2.36 million visitors compared to China's 2.32 million. While this diversification is positive, Malaysian tourists typically have lower per-capita spending, posing a challenge to Thailand's overall tourism revenue ta

Thailand's tourism sector is grappling with a 5% decline in international visitors in 2025 (Jan 1 - Jul 5), reaching 16.8 million, compared to the same period last year. A major factor is the 34.23% drop in Chinese tourists from pre-pandemic levels, now comprising only 13.58% of total arrivals. Concerns over safety perception and competition from o

A prominent financial forecaster has warned that the recent strengthening of the Thai Baht is precarious due to the country's ongoing political turmoil. Political instability often deters foreign direct investment and can lead to capital flight, potentially weakening the national currency. The stability of the Baht will largely depend on how quickl