Thai household debt continues to be a concern for the Bank of Thailand (BOT), remaining high at 91.3% of GDP at the end of the first quarter of 2025, which may be a factor that hinders the economic recovery and domestic purchasing power. The BOT is considering additional measures to comprehensively manage and take care of household debt, including
Thai Real Estate Market: CBRE expects a "Multispeed Recovery"
The Thai real estate market continues to face a slowdown, especially in the middle and low-end housing segment. CBRE Thailand predicts that 2025 will be a "Multispeed Recovery", with the hotel and industrial sectors showing very good prospects from the recovery of tourism and investment. Meanwhile, the housing sector continues to face oversupply an
Education in the Digital Age: Adapting to Lifelong Learning
Education systems around the world are increasingly digitizing, introducing technologies and online platforms to meet the needs of a changing world. Lifelong learning and the development of future skills, such as digital skills, critical thinking and problem-solving, are essential to preparing youth and the workforce for a changing labor market.
Thailand's Online Trade Reigns: Fueling e-commerce growth
Online trade continues to grow and is significantly changing people's consumption habits around the world. A recent report revealed that Thailand is the world's top country for weekly online purchases (69.2%), followed by South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. The value of the Thai e-commerce market is expected to grow by 20-25% by 2025. Develop
Refugee crisis remains a major challenge: UNHRC forecasts rising needs
The refugee crisis remains a major global challenge, with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHRC) projecting that around 2.9 million people will need resettlement in 2025, a significant increase from the previous year. Many people continue to be displaced by conflict, violence and natural disasters. International org