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Thailand’s appetite for luxury products and services remains strong despite the economic downturn, driving steady growth in the luxury market, according to Mahidol University’s College of Management (CMMU).
![Key luxury trends set to lift Thai economy in 2025: study](https://media.nationthailand.com/uploads/images/md/2024/12/o03n4Re4wKlsiivKVLFY.webp?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Trekkers urged to reserve their Khao Chang Phuak adventure soon, as registration is filling up fast
![Tourists queue to take on 8-km mountain trek in Kanchanaburi](https://media.nationthailand.com/uploads/images/md/2024/12/Fmb5EqHp6uflaxtSunlP.webp?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Thai authorities on Wednesday raided a trading company in Nakhon Pathom that has been linked to an unsuccessful attempt to smuggle a gorilla into the country.
![Attempt to smuggle gorilla to Thailand foiled](https://static.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20241225/c1_2927025_700.jpg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
New Year spending is projected to generate 109 billion baht of economic circulation, but people are spending cautiously as the economy has not fully bounced back, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
![New Year to generate B109bn for economy](https://static.bangkokpost.com/media/content/dcx/2024/12/25/5397486_700.jpg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
The Thai restaurant industry will enjoy a surge in sales during this New Year festive season, thanks to increased dining out during the holidays and a rise in foreign visitors, says Central Restaurants Group (CRG).
![Tourists to fuel sales boom in restaurants](https://static.bangkokpost.com/media/content/dcx/2024/12/25/5397536_700.jpg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Pale Chinese-like complexions, being at least 160 centimetres tall, and earning a 30,000-baht monthly salary are among Thai men’s preferences when choosing women they are interested in, according to a survey by Bangkok Matching.
![Bangkok Matching firm polls men’s preferences in women](https://media.nationthailand.com/uploads/images/md/2024/12/WFxd9Z4nrQQY9DIsNIFM.webp?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Business operators along the Chao Phraya are expecting a 75% surge in earnings thanks to IconSiam’s ‘Amazing Thailand Countdown’
![IconSiam countdown drives record bookings at Bangkok’s luxury hotels](https://media.nationthailand.com/uploads/images/md/2024/12/e6VLkjc5M31PuIw2VxY5.webp?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
A visitor was detained after swallowing a traffic ticket when police stopped his motorcycle Saturday evening.
![Pattaya visitor swallows traffic ticket](https://static.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20241223/c1_2925292_700.jpg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
The inbound Chinese market next year should remain flat and is unlikely to change much from 2024 with around 7-8 million arrivals, attributed to persistent economic challenges in China, including the impact of the incoming Trump administration
![Chinese tourist flows to Thailand likely to stay flat](https://static.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20241217/c1_2920952_241217051735_700.jpg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Intending visitors to Thailand will be able to apply online for an e-visa at Thai embassies and consulates worldwide from Jan 1.
![E-visas from all Thai embassies, consulates from Jan 1](https://static.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20241218/c1_2922101_241218100022_700.jpg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Khon performances key element of ‘Khon Tai Wang’ festival
![Bangkok celebrates winter with three days of cultural performances](https://media.nationthailand.com/uploads/images/md/2024/12/6NELfR8WobedbhOvQxdO.webp?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Beautiful blooms of sakura can be enjoyed at Royal Angkhang Agricultural Station
![Witness Japanese cherry blossoms in Chiang Mai](https://media.nationthailand.com/uploads/images/md/2024/12/eHAUG3a1bVxGjqY7BDkQ.webp?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Officials urge Thais returning from affected areas to report any symptoms within 14 days
![Thailand on alert after first severe case of avian influenza in US](https://media.nationthailand.com/uploads/images/md/2024/12/H2QRmY4OkNDyNgnsdfF3.webp?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Jim Thompson, A Thai Restaurant in Bangkok’s Pathum Wan district is the winner of the Lifestyle + Travel Awards 2024 in the “Thai Dining Experience” category.
![Jim Thompson, A Thai Restaurant wins best dining experience award](https://media.nationthailand.com/uploads/images/md/2024/12/kuR2Gi9X7bJ6WuEklK66.webp?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Intending visitors to Thailand will be able to apply online for an e-visa at Thai embassies and consulates worldwide from Jan 1.
![E-visas from all Thai embassies, consulates from Jan 1](https://static.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20241218/c1_2922101_241218100022_700.jpg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Thailand has welcomed 32 .7 million foreign tourists as of Dec 8 this year and they have spent a total of about 1.5 trillion baht, the government said on Sunday.
![Almost 33m tourist arrivals in Thailand so far this year](https://static.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20241215/c1_2920135_700.jpg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
HBO has released a trailer for Season 3 of 'The White Lotus,' set in Thailand, and revealed a February release date.
The inbound Chinese market next year should remain flat and is unlikely to change much from 2024 with around 7-8 million arrivals, attributed to persistent economic challenges in China, including the impact of the incoming Trump administration
![Chinese tourist flows to Thailand likely to stay flat](https://static.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20241217/c1_2920952_241217051735_700.jpg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Four foreign men and three Thais have been arrested on charges of making sex videos in Thailand that were sold worldwide.
![Foreigners, Thais arrested for making, selling pornography](https://static.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20241209/c1_2916485_241209132105_700.png?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
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