Last updated July 17th, 2025. Usually, people buy real estate for two different reasons. High rental yields and capital appreciation. Rental income and appreciation are both equally important. After all, cash flow doesn't help much if you have a depreciating asset....
Why Thailand’s Baht is the Best Currency in Asia
Last updated April 27th, 2023. Currencies around the world have depreciated against the U.S. Dollar for the past few years. It hasn’t been limited to a few different countries or regions either. The pound, euro, rupee, yuan, and just about every other currency is...
How to Invest in Thailand and Should You?
Last updated March 27th, 2025. Thailand is often the first stop for tourists in Asia. Its capital of Bangkok is the world’s most visited country with more than 21 million arrivals last year. Naturally, many people get their first glimpse of emerging Asia in the "Land...
Thai Startups: Southeast Asia’s Next Big Market?
Last updated July 5th, 2023. Startups in Thailand have a lofty goal: to lead innovation in Southeast Asia. With almost 700 million people and rapid economic growth, Southeast Asia increasingly draws talented entrepreneurs and investors with deep pockets. Malaysia,...
Thailand Economy Seeks Revival from FDI
Last updated December 5th, 2018. Previously a high-growth market in Southeast Asia, the Thai economy is no longer what it used to be. That's especially true with declining tourism numbers and a GDP growth rate well below the regional average. A brief look at...
Thai Competitiveness Rank Drops: Can it Recover?
Update for September, 2018: Thailand ranks at the same spot (30th place) in this year's competitiveness index as in 2015 when this article was originally published. As such, Thailand's problems remain and this article is still very relevant. International...
Thai Businesses Invest in Myanmar: Yet Risks Remain
Last updated March 2nd, 2020. Companies in Thailand are starting to invest in Myanmar once again as political fears subside. Thailand's total outward FDI into Myanmar’s emerging economy amounted to over US$15 billion last year. This amount is the second largest...