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World Bank sees Myanmar’s economy shrinking on conflict, quake
Bloomberg, Published on 09/12/2025
» Myanmar’s economy will contract this year amid civil war and ongoing drag from a March earthquake, according to the World Bank, which sees growth also constrained by weak domestic demand, labour shortages and frequent power outages.
Thailand's quiet wealth: Resilience in a volatile world
Business, Thanachot Nontakatrakool, Published on 01/12/2025
» Imagine living in a neighbourhood where the weather changes without warning. One day the heat rises, the next day the wind shifts, and sometimes the rain falls even when the sky looks clear. That’s what the global economy feels like today rising debt, unpredictable capital movements and mounting currency pressures. But in the middle of this shifting climate, Thailand sits on one of the most stable patches of ground in the region.
Surging Thai gold exports to Cambodia spark probe demand
Bloomberg, Published on 15/09/2025
» An unusual surge in Thai gold exports to neighboring Cambodia has triggered calls for an investigation. The shipments are seen as one factor fuelling a rally in the baht, which threatens to undermine the nation’s exports and tourism.
Surging Thai gold exports to Cambodia spark demand for probe
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/09/2025
» An unusual surge in Thai gold exports to neighbouring Cambodia has triggered calls for an investigation. The shipments are seen as one factor fuelling a rally in the baht, which threatens to undermine the nation’s exports and tourism.
Thailand to amend tax on foreign income remittance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Revenue Department is preparing to draft legislation to amend the collection of tax on foreign income remitted to Thailand.
‘Asian crisis in reverse’ as currencies soar against dollar
Reuters, Published on 06/05/2025
» SINGAPORE - A wave of dollar selling in Asia is an ominous sign for the greenback as the world’s export powerhouse starts to question a decades-long trend of investing its big trade surpluses in US assets.
State enterprises disburse 30% of investment budget
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» At the end of March, state-owned enterprises had disbursed 30% of their total investment budget, which was set at 258 billion baht.
Bangkok Bank targets SE Asia for growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/01/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is focusing on four high-growth economies in Southeast Asia to drive its international banking business this year.
From Me to We: How growth and outward mindsets transform leadership
Chattawat Pakdee, Published on 01/12/2024
» In the evolving landscape of leadership, two concepts have taken centre stage in the past decade: Growth Mindset and Outward Mindset. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’ve encountered these ideas in workshops or books. Perhaps you’ve even guided your organisation through embracing them.
Is USDT used for money laundering?
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/11/2024
» At the peak of investigations into iCon Group's alleged fraud late last month, the Anti-Money Laundering Office checked the money trail of 247 million USDT, a cryptocurrency, worth more than 8 billion baht, suspecting the direct sales firm laundered funds through the popular stablecoin.