Thailand’s banking sector is confronting another warning sign as new and returning bad debts climbed to around THB110 billion in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the financial strain still …
James Josh
James Josh
James Josh is a New York-based writer who divides his time between the United States and Asia. He covers a wide range of business topics for various publications across both regions.
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Bangkok Business News
Japanese Investors Pull Back as Singapore Leads Thailand FDI
by James Joshby James JoshThailand’s long-standing position as one of Asia’s preferred manufacturing destinations is facing a more uncomfortable test as Japanese investors become increasingly selective, while Singapore has overtaken Japan as the country’s …
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Bangkok Business News
Foreign Gay Male Sex Workers Stir Bangkok’s Underground Sex Business as Ugandan Ex-Footballer Latest to be Arrested
by James Joshby James JoshThailand’s lucrative underground sex industry is again under scrutiny after Immigration Police arrested a 29-year-old Ugandan former footballer accused of overstaying his visa and providing paid sexual services to male …
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Bangkok Business News
Cambodian Rice Undercuts Thai Hom Mali by $400, Threatens US Share
by James Joshby James JoshCambodian jasmine rice is mounting an increasingly serious challenge to Thailand’s prized Hom Mali rice, with a dramatic price gap of up to US$400 a ton threatening Thai market share …
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Bangkok Business News
Thailand’s Luxury Property Market Rocked by Nominee Crackdown
by James Joshby James JoshThailand’s luxury property sector is facing one of its biggest regulatory shake-ups in years as authorities intensify investigations into alleged nominee ownership structures that have enabled foreign interests to acquire …
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BlaBlaCar, the world’s leading carpooling platform, has officially launched its services in Thailand, introducing a new intercity travel solution that promises to help motorists and passengers reduce transportation costs while …
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Bangkok Business News
Thai Companies Exiting Cambodia Fast as Hostilities Keep Rising
by James Joshby James JoshBangkok Business News: Thai companies are rapidly reassessing their business strategies in Cambodia after a year of rising tensions disrupted trade, weakened consumer confidence and forced many of the Kingdom’s …
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Bangkok Business News
Marks & Spencer Ends 31-Year Thailand Retail Journey
by James Joshby James JoshBangkok Business News: British retail icon Marks & Spencer has officially ended its retail operations in Thailand, closing the chapter on a 31-year presence that introduced generations of Thai consumers …
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Bangkok Business News
Thailand’s Economy and Business Environment is Literally Dying on All Fronts Despite Fake News by Certain Agencies and Media
by James Joshby James JoshBangkok Business News: Thailand’s economy is confronting what many business owners, economists, investors, and market observers describe as one of its most difficult operating environments in decades. While selected government …
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Bangkok Business News
TRUE Stake Filing Puts SEC Disclosure Under Spotlight
by James Joshby James JoshBangkok Business News: Questions surrounding a reported major share acquisition in TRUE Corporation have evolved into a broader examination of Thailand’s capital-market disclosure framework, after the telecommunications giant asked the …