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This year’s Songkran is expected to see a bustling movement of Thai people traveling! The Ministry of Transport estimates that there will be 16.32 million people traveling nationwide, especially those driving their own cars, with a total of over 16 million vehicles on highways and motorways. In addition, public transportation, including buses, trains, ferries, and flights, will serve about 15.84 million passengers.
On February 26, 2025, the Bank of Thailand announced a 0.25% reduction in the policy interest rate from 2.25% to 2% per annum, marking the lowest level in two years. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the decision with a 6-1 vote to lower the rate in response to economic conditions and inflation trends.
Concerning Signs Thailand’s GDP Right now, Thailand’s economy isn’t doing well, growing at the slowest pace in the region. While tourism still supports the economy, it’s starting to slow down.
Explore Investment Opportunities in 2025: Asian Stocks Still Cheap, Worth Watching!!
If you’re looking for investment opportunities this year, Aberdeen suggests that Asian stocks are highly interesting due to their lower valuations compared to global markets. Additionally, profits of companies listed in this region are expected to grow around 10-12%, especially in China and India, which seem to have the most promising future. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks are becoming increasingly expensive, making emerging markets in Asia worth watching. With the U.S. having clearer tax policies, there’s a chance that more investment capital will flow into the region.
Thailand has faced several economic crises over the years, but no matter how severe, we have always managed to get through. The lessons learned from the past help us better navigate future challenges. Let’s take a look at each crisis, what caused it, how it impacted Thailand, and how long it took for the country to recover.
The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved the investment promotion for the Jurassic World: The Experience project, valued at 1.2 billion Baht. This large-scale tourism and entertainment project will be located at Asiatique The Riverfront and aims to become a new landmark in Bangkok and Thailand.
Lately, we’ve seen that “Donald Trump” is busy with measures to push immigrants back to their home countries, and is moving forward with increased tariffs on imported goods from countries facing illegal immigration issues in the U.S., such as Mexico and Canada, preparing to raise tariffs by 25% starting February 1st.
Early every year, five major banks in Thailand, SCBX, KBank, TTB, and BBL, have revealed their strategies to help drive their organizations and economies with sustainable growth and respond to changes in the modern world.
Investment in the Thai real estate market in 2025 was largely attributed to the return of Chinese investors after the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. However, Chinese investors, particularly HNWI (High Net-Worth Individuals), are still looking for new investment opportunities overseas, especially in Thailand, both business and real estate, particularly condominiums which are still an attractive asset for Chinese people.
It is expected to see rapid technological changes, changing consumer behavior, and more challenging new economic factors in 2025. This will open new opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs, especially those who can adapt and understand emerging business trends, which will help them gain market advantage and yield good returns in the long run.
This year’s Songkran is expected to see a bustling movement of Thai people traveling! The Ministry of Transport estimates that there will be 16.32 million people traveling nationwide, especially those driving their own cars, with a total of over 16 million vehicles on highways and motorways. In addition, public transportation, including buses, trains, ferries, and flights, will serve about 15.84 million passengers.
On February 26, 2025, the Bank of Thailand announced a 0.25% reduction in the policy interest rate from 2.25% to 2% per annum, marking the lowest level in two years. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the decision with a 6-1 vote to lower the rate in response to economic conditions and inflation trends.
Concerning Signs Thailand’s GDP Right now, Thailand’s economy isn’t doing well, growing at the slowest pace in the region. While tourism still supports the economy, it’s starting to slow down.
Explore Investment Opportunities in 2025: Asian Stocks Still Cheap, Worth Watching!!
If you’re looking for investment opportunities this year, Aberdeen suggests that Asian stocks are highly interesting due to their lower valuations compared to global markets. Additionally, profits of companies listed in this region are expected to grow around 10-12%, especially in China and India, which seem to have the most promising future. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks are becoming increasingly expensive, making emerging markets in Asia worth watching. With the U.S. having clearer tax policies, there’s a chance that more investment capital will flow into the region.
Thailand has faced several economic crises over the years, but no matter how severe, we have always managed to get through. The lessons learned from the past help us better navigate future challenges. Let’s take a look at each crisis, what caused it, how it impacted Thailand, and how long it took for the country to recover.
The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved the investment promotion for the Jurassic World: The Experience project, valued at 1.2 billion Baht. This large-scale tourism and entertainment project will be located at Asiatique The Riverfront and aims to become a new landmark in Bangkok and Thailand.
Lately, we’ve seen that “Donald Trump” is busy with measures to push immigrants back to their home countries, and is moving forward with increased tariffs on imported goods from countries facing illegal immigration issues in the U.S., such as Mexico and Canada, preparing to raise tariffs by 25% starting February 1st.
Early every year, five major banks in Thailand, SCBX, KBank, TTB, and BBL, have revealed their strategies to help drive their organizations and economies with sustainable growth and respond to changes in the modern world.
Investment in the Thai real estate market in 2025 was largely attributed to the return of Chinese investors after the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. However, Chinese investors, particularly HNWI (High Net-Worth Individuals), are still looking for new investment opportunities overseas, especially in Thailand, both business and real estate, particularly condominiums which are still an attractive asset for Chinese people.
It is expected to see rapid technological changes, changing consumer behavior, and more challenging new economic factors in 2025. This will open new opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs, especially those who can adapt and understand emerging business trends, which will help them gain market advantage and yield good returns in the long run.
