Thai exports in May 2017 expanded by 13.2% over the same period last year. The figure represents the highest recorded growth in 52 months.

Three landmarks of Bangkok, namely the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the Grand Palace, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, have been listed among the top "25 Landmarks in Asia” by the influential international travel website TripAdvisor in its 2017 Travelers’ Choice listings.

The Ministry of Commerce, through the Department of Internal Trade, has launched a project to establish organic villages in order to expand markets for organic products even more widely.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is bringing back the "Women’s Journey Thailand” campaign, with many activities to enhance the positive image of Thailand as one of Asia’s most female friendly destinations.

The Government will offer a tax rebate for film and television productions that are shot in Thailand. The offer is effective in 2017.

The Government places priority on the tourism industry, which is one of the most important industries in Thailand.

Phra That Phanom, one of Thailand’s oldest and most religious structure, will be proposed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in the northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom.

Planting areas for organic agriculture will be expanded, while trade and consumption of organic products will be promoted, according to the new strategy to develop the nation’s organic agriculture.

The Ministry of Commerce aims to develop Chanthaburi in eastern Thailand into a fruit hub of Asia, as the province is rich in many tropical fruit varieties of high quality.

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has cited the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as the first step leading to a new facet of Thailand and a better future of the country.