Airlines report forward bookings for short-haul markets for the remainder of this year are weak, in contrast to the long-haul segment, while some carriers expressed interest in joining the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) stimulus campaign.

The Ministry of Culture has officially submitted ‘Chud Thai’, the traditional Thai costume as an intangible cultural heritage item, for consideration by the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), with the proposal scheduled for review in 2026.

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to cap all train fares in Greater Bangkok at 20 baht from Oct 1 to help commuters reduce travel costs and entice drivers to switch to mass transit.

The Bhumjaithai Party has accused the governing Pheu Thai Party of lacking sincerity following its decision to remove a bill to promote casinos from parliament.

Thailand remains optimistic about securing a lower tariff rate than the 36% levy announced by US President Donald Trump based on an offer to bring down import tax on most US goods to zero, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.

The Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Cambodian property owner Kok An, accused of backing scam centres in Poipet.