Bangkok Business News: Thailand’s corporate bond market is entering a pivotal period as mounting refinancing risks, rising yields, and persistent inflation begin to test the resilience of issuers across sectors. …
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: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, pushing Thailand’s diesel prices to an unprecedented level and raising fresh concerns about …
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Bangkok Business News
Thailand Debt Surge Signals Hidden Economic Weakness
by James Joshby James JoshBangkok Business News: Thailand’s household debt has climbed again, reaching a concerning 86.7% of GDP in the final quarter of 2025, underscoring deeper structural weaknesses in the country’s economic recovery. …
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Bangkok Business News: Escalating tensions across the Middle East are casting a long shadow over Thailand’s economic outlook, with industry leaders warning that tourist arrivals from the region could plunge …
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Bangkok Business News
Retail Confidence Plunges as Election Jitters Bite
by James Joshby James JoshBangkok Business News: Thailand’s retail sector has started 2026 on a sour note, with confidence sliding sharply as political uncertainty and stubborn economic pressures squeeze both shoppers and store owners. …
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Bangkok Business News
Thai Chamber of Commerce Sounds Alarm on State on Local Economy as Bhumjaithai Takes Economic Helm
by James Joshby James JoshBangkok Business News: As the Bhumjaithai Party edges closer to forming Thailand’s next government, business elites are voicing urgent calls for decisive economic action to avert deeper woes in the …
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Bangkok Business News
Thai Gold Shops Under Pressure as Prices Smash Records
by James Joshby James JoshBangkok Business News: Rising Gold Prices Reshape Thailand Retail Landscape Thailand’s long-established gold shop sector is facing a turning point as domestic prices surge beyond 70,000 baht per baht-weight, squeezing …
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Bangkok Business News
CIMB Thai Bank Profit Slides as Margins and Loans Shrink
by James Joshby James JoshBangkok Business News: CIMB Thai Bank has reported a softer financial performance for 2025 as pressure from lower lending activity, narrowing margins, and higher credit provisioning weighed on earnings, even …
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Bangkok Business News: Thailand faces a rising tide of financial strain Thailand is heading into 2026 weighed down by deep structural weaknesses long in the making. The country’s central bank …
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Bangkok Business News: Bangkok’s commercial landscape is undergoing a profound and troubling shift. Across areas such as Sukhumvit, Silom, Ari, Sathorn, and Rama 9, mid-tier restaurants and retail outlets are …