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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is courting India’s big-spending wedding market, hosting 20 planners to explore luxury venues in Phuket, Koh Samui, and Bangkok. With 1,200 Indian weddings held between 2023–24 generating 17 billion baht, TAT aims to expand tourism across families, millennials, luxury travelers, and new segments.
Thailand, set to host the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings from 12–18 October 2026 in Bangkok, has launched its official website: www.am2026thailand.go.th. The site highlights event details, travel guides, cultural showcases, and updates, reflecting Thailand’s readiness to welcome delegates and reaffirming its global economic and cultural standing.
The Bhumjaithai Party is considering reviving the Half-Half Co-Payment scheme to quickly stimulate Thailand’s economy. Favored for its practicality and low budget needs, the scheme boosts consumer spending and public support. Using existing infrastructure, rollout could begin within a month, targeting urgent economic challenges over political gains.
US President Donald Trump urged the EU to impose tariffs of up to 100% on China and India, linking it to pressure on Russia. Analysts call it economic coercion, warning Europe’s economy could suffer. Experts say this deepens transatlantic rifts and challenges EU’s strategic autonomy.
Australia will invest $1.1 billion to develop and produce the long-range autonomous “Ghost Shark” vehicle, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles announced. The move strengthens Australia’s naval capabilities, focusing on advanced defense technology to enhance maritime security and readiness amid evolving regional security challenges.
