Thailand
Thailand’s democratic deficit will dampen GDP growth
Despite hopes of raising growth to 5-6%, a 20-year strategic plan may struggle to keep it at 3-4%
ThailandThai graft probes may do reputational damage
The military-led National Council for Peace and Order is facing more corruption allegations
ThailandChina vote will spur South-east Asian authoritarianism
The region is seeing a deterioration in political and civil rights
South-east AsiaThailand’s Prayut may keep power in a civilian regime
While the country’s elections could be delayed beyond February 2019, the poll is likely to preserve military interests
ThailandDependence of Thai growth on tourism is a concern
The Thai economy grew by 4.0% year-on-year in October-December
ThailandASEAN will be split on digital currencies
South-east Asian governments are having to formulate a response to cryptocurrencies
ASEANThailand corridor may attract investment
The Eastern Economic Corridor overlies an established industrial area
ThailandSouth-east Asian tourism will need more investment
Increasing visitor numbers will challenge the region’s countries to boost spending on the tourism sector
South-east Asia
