Zhang Fang

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Thailand anticipates $4 billion windfall from Chinese visitors

Thailand is hopeful to receive a significant boost in revenue from tourism, with an expected $4 billion influx from Chinese visitors.
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Thailand’s ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII 2023) remains unchanged at 43rd

Thailand’s ranking in the Global Innovation Index has remained stagnant at 43rd for three consecutive years due to a lack of human capital and unfavorable regulatory environment.
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Thailand’s Digital Money Campaign to be launched in Feb. 2024

The Thai government, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, aims to launch its much-anticipated digital money campaign by February 2024.
Export growth better-than-expected in December 2020. However, amid the second wave of COVID-19 infections, exports could fall below previously forecasted levels in 2021.

Thai exports shrank for a 10th consecutive month in July

Thai exports have declined for the 10th consecutive month in July, falling by a bigger rate than expected, due to sluggish global demand.
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Thailand and China’s Yunnan province sign a mini-FTA

This marks the eighth mini-FTA that Thailand has established with various regions in China, Japan, India, and South Korea.
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Chinese EV manufacturers pour money into Thailand

Chinese EV manufacturers are expanding their presence in Thailand, the region’s top car-manufacturing hub, to secure a foothold in the Southeast Asian market
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Durian diplomacy

Thailand’s Move Forward Party’s proposal to form a “security alliance” with the US has raised concerns about the future of Thai-Chinese economic relations.
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World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) kicks off in Bangkok

The World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) was first conceptualised and organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry to provide a forum for overseas Chinese entrepreneurs