Thailand’s cannabis decriminalisation and subsequent unregulated industry

In June 2022, the Thai government took the bold step of decriminalising the production, sale and personal use of cannabis, and other Asian countries should take notice.

Asia’s coming demographic divergence

The trend of Asian populations growing and moving to cities has reached a turning point with China now joining countries with shrinking populations in the region

Why China isn’t about to save Thailand’s economy yet

Analysts believe that while China’s reopening may help Thailand’s economy expand, it won’t be enough to return growth to pre-pandemic levels just soon.

What China sudden reopening could mean for Thailand

Following China’s recent declaration of relaxing restrictions on international flights, Thailand has been anticipating the return of Chinese tourists.

Chinese mafia footprint in Thailand raises questions

Thai police also announced they had conducted raids in Bangkok and arrested a Chinese national who was using fake Thai identity cards and in possession of cash, luxury cars and property titles.

Thailand’s dangerous gambling addiction

A shadow economy worth billions of dollars a year is formed by illegal casinos, internet betting shops, underground lotteries, and pop-up bookmakers that accept wagers on everything from cockfighting to Muay Thai.

Why is Thailand’s economy stuck in the middle-income trap?

Thailand looks trapped as a middle-income country, unable to get rich, and stuck between a younger, dynamic Vietnam and larger Indonesia

How Washington is making up for lost time in Thailand

Suddenly, Washington is making up for lost time in Thailand. The Biden administration appears to have decided not to allow its democracy and human rights agenda to trump strategic considerations in its dealings with Bangkok