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Building Thailand's Future Today: Overview
What will it take for Thailand to become a high-income economy by 2037?
Bangkok Retail Market H1 2026: Experience Is Now the Product
Bangkok’s retail market in H1 2026 is shifting from expansion-driven growth toward experience-led, community-focused development, with no major new retail projects launched during the period.
Firm Inflation Expectations and the Macroeconomy: Evidence from Thailand
Thai firms’ inflation expectations are influenced by global inflation and oil prices, according to monthly firm-level survey data from 2012 to 2023.
Luxury Homebuyers Are Looking Beyond Prestige
Thailand’s luxury residential market is entering a more mature phase, with buyers prioritising quality, long-term value and wealth preservation over prestige alone.
Thailand’s Passport to AI Controversy
Thailand has taken steps to strengthen AI resilience through domestic large language models, data-centre requirements and the TH-AI Passport, which provides free access to AI tools for five million citizens.
The Study of Economic Growth and Tourism Industry in Thailand
Thailand’s economic growth is closely linked to tourism, visa exemption policies, trade flow, and employment conditions. Using data from 1995–2019, the findings show that tourism activity, broader visa exemptions, and trade flow are positively associated with GDP, while higher unemployment is negatively associated with economic growth.
M&A Trends in Thailand | Q2/2026
Thailand’s M&A activity softened in Q2 2026, with deal volume falling 29.8% to 40 transactions and disclosed deal value declining 73.8% to USD 2.1 billion from the previous quarter.
Unlocking Economic Potential: Digital Transformation, Business Resilience, and Thailand's Local Digital Economy
Digital transformation (DT) plays a significant role in strengthening Thailand’s local digital economy (LDE) among very small enterprises (VSEs), with business resilience (BR) serving as a key mediating mechanism.
Beyond AI: Three Technology Shifts Thai Businesses Should Watch
Thailand is monitoring emerging technologies that could affect its physical economy, particularly precision fermentation, structural composites and physical AI.
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Fat Tiger Think Tank is a dedicated research and advisory hub that drives strategic insights for businesses expanding into Southeast Asia.
Our think tank delivers cutting-edge market analysis, policy insights, and industry-specific research tailored to help companies navigate Thailand's evolving economy and other high-growth ASEAN markets.
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Providing deep analysis on ASEAN and global economic trends to help businesses navigate regulatory landscapes, investment climates, and emerging opportunities.
đź“Ś Industry Reports & Whitepapers
Data-driven insights into key industries—including technology, sustainability, infrastructure, and international trade.
đź“Ś Market Entry & Business Intelligence
Through our Internationalisation Series and Trade Expos, we equip businesses with the insights, networks, and strategic roadmaps needed for cross-border success.