ARTICLES

3 Mar 2023

Perils and Promise Beneath Global Enthusiasm for Thai Baht

Richard Yarrow

There has been a certain buzz around the Thai baht. But the attention could be short lived if the government fails to navigate deeper structural problems.

Thai Economy Thailand

4 Aug 2022

Bangkok’s Flawed Plan to Allow Foreign Land Ownership

Prem Singh Gill|Ratana Boy

Bangkok’s recent proposal to allow foreigners to buy land in Thailand is poorly thought out and will not be the panacea for the Thai economy that the government envisages.

12 Jul 2022

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.

COVID-19 Digitalisation Monetary Policy Thai Economy Thailand

27 Jun 2022

Thailand’s Digital Divide: Leave No One Behind

Alexandra Dalferro

Thailand has a developed Internet and digital infrastructure which has helped many Thais tide through the privations of Covid-19. But more can be done to extend such services to more Thais, particularly those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Digitalisation Infrastructure Thai Economy Thailand

8 Jun 2022

Fresh From Latest Win, Thai PM Will Still Run The Gauntlet

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

Thai premier Prayut Chan-ocha has steered through the successful passing of a budget bill. But he has other political minefields to cross before his term in office ends in March 2023.

Thai Economy Thai Politics Thailand

30 Mar 2022

Hale and Hearty Plans for Thailand’s Andaman Coast

Michael J. Montesano

Thailand's ambitious plans for a wellness corridor along its Andaman Coast underscores the coming together of different players for the development of the country's regions.

Economic Development Thai Economy Thailand Tourism

22 Mar 2022

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.

COVID-19 Thai Economy Thailand Tourism

23 Feb 2022

Thailand’s Vision to Become A Rail Hub: A Long Shot

Wu Shang-Su

Thailand has ambitious plans to become a rail hub in mainland Southeast Asia. But successful implementation of the plan is a different thing altogether.

Infrastructure International Trade Thai Economy Thailand

10 Dec 2021

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.

China-Thai Relations Thai Economy Thailand

28 Jul 2021

Thailand’s No Sa-lim Shopping List: Taking Aim at Big Business

Wichuta Teeratanabodee

Thai pro-democracy protestors have started to boycott big businesses deemed as pro-regime. While the sheer pervasiveness of these companies makes effective boycott difficult, it has not deterred protestors from exercising their power as consumers.

Thai Economy Thai Politics Thailand