Ms Fanzura Banu was Research Officer at the Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Booster Shot? Pao Tang Digital Payment and Thailand’s Domestic Consumption
Kanpunnarin Amphunan|Kevin Zhang|Fanzura Banu
Digital payment apps, while facilitating ease of consumption, do not tackle the fundamental issue: limited disposable income of Thais, particularly among those in lower-income groups.
New Chinese Migrants in Chiang Mai: Parallel Paths for Social Interaction and Cultural Adjustment
Aranya Siriphon|Fanzura Banu|Pagon Gatchalee
While descendants of older Chinese migrants in Thailand consider themselves Thai, new Chinese migrants tend to struggle with assimilating, due partly to negative stereotypes about foreign Chinese. This Long Read explores the parallel communities these new Chinese migrants have forged to address their needs for social integration.
Bangkok’s New Chinatown: Waiting for Another Ka-Ching
Aranya Siriphon|Fanzura Banu|Pagon Gatchalee
Bangkok’s ‘new Chinatown’ flourished when a steady stream of Chinese tourists visited the area. As the country prepares to re-open its borders, the question is whether the area will revisit its glory days.
Chinese Students in Thailand: Cash Cow, At a Cost
Aranya Siriphon|Fanzura Banu
Thailand is reaping the benefits of a steady stream of Chinese students being enrolled in its universities. The trend, however, is not cost-free.
The Ones to Watch: Chinese Investors in Thailand, Trends and Opportunities
Aranya Siriphon|Fanzura Banu
China has been accelerating its foreign direct investments into the kingdom, even as other investors have pulled out. Thai officials are hopeful that this trend will continue.