Thousands of devotees packed Prasat temple in Muang district of Nonthaburi province on Feb 2, 2026, to take part in a rare “moon-upon-moon” holy-water bathing ceremony.  The rite, held beneath the full moon before the 15th lunar night around the 400-year-old Luang Pho Yai image, is believed to wash away misfortune and bestow charm, luck and blessings.

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has secured a US$100-million loan from the World Bank to support projects to cut carbon dioxide emissions at industrial parks as well as trade carbon credits.

The government is refusing to rule out overseas borrowing in order to preserve funding channels in case liquidity needs arise.

An estimated 54.2 billion baht will circulate during the 2026 Lunar New Year, marking a six-year high and 5% growth from the previous year, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

The average daily rate for hotels in Thailand surged by 3% last year to 4,984 baht and they recorded a longer average length of stay, with Booking.com, Agoda, and direct hotel bookings generating the most revenue, according to SiteMinder.

The Bank of Thailand is tightening oversight of cash transactions by introducing stricter due diligence requirements and clearer verification of the purpose of fund usage, in an effort to curb suspicious transactions.

Thailand's industrial economy is under a cloud of uncertainty in the first quarter of 2026.

Allowing foreigners to buy insurance policies in Thailand with foreign currencies, particularly yuan, would lift the domestic insurance industry, which is pressured by low interest rates and a sluggish economy, says the Thai unit of French insurer AXA.

Thailand's expansion of the derivatives market to include digital assets and carbon credits is a positive move that will put the country at the forefront of Southeast Asia's digital economy, says the Thai unit of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.

The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.