Alex Morgan

Alex is a 42-year-old former corporate executive and business consultant with a degree in business administration. Boasting over 15 years of experience working in various industries, including technology, finance, and marketing, Alex has acquired in-depth knowledge about business strategies, management principles, and market trends. In recent years, Alex has transitioned into writing business articles and providing expert commentary on business-related issues. Fluent in English and proficient in data analysis, Alex strives to deliver well-researched and insightful content to readers, combining practical experience with a keen analytical eye to offer valuable perspectives on the ever-evolving business landscape.
  • Business NewsThai chamber calls for infrastructure development in secondary tourism provinces | Thaiger

    Thai chamber calls for infrastructure development in secondary tourism provinces

    A call to accelerate public infrastructure development in 10 secondary tourism provinces has been issued by the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC). The move is hoped to push tourism revenue and transform these areas into main tourist attractions. The TCC, on Saturday, shared its development blueprint, which also aims to address social inequality within the 10 provinces currently under consideration.…

  • Business NewsCrop déjà vu: Critics dub gov’s agri-reform a rerun of past plans | Thaiger

    Crop déjà vu: Critics dub gov’s agri-reform a rerun of past plans

    The government’s current measures to reform the nation’s agricultural sector, particularly rice farming, are largely seen as reiterations of former strategies, declared industry commentators. They suggest that any budget-based support should come with certain stipulations. Aat Pisanwanich, an international economics lecturer, after evaluating these measures, observes that the central policy appears to be a three-year debt suspension for farmers, with…

  • Business NewsExport growth: Thailand’s commerce ministry targets US$288 billion by 2024 | Thaiger

    Export growth: Thailand’s commerce ministry targets US$288 billion by 2024

    The Commerce Ministry of Thailand has established an export growth goal for next year, aiming for an increase of 1.99%, which equates to approximately US$288 billion or 10 trillion baht. This information was shared by permanent commerce secretary, Keerati Rushchano, following a meeting attended by Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, other ministry heads and representatives from the private sector. The gathering…

  • Tourism NewsThailand tourism council to allocate visitor fees | Thaiger

    Thailand tourism council to allocate visitor fees

    The Tourism Council of Thailand plans to allocate a tourism fund, garnered from fees collected from foreign visitors, predominantly for the improvement of the tourism sector by state agencies. The fund, according to Surawat Akaraworamat, the Vice-President of the Tourism Council, is being prepared for implementation as soon as the government greenlights the project. Three subcommittees have been working relentlessly…

  • Business NewsGrab Thailand to offer million baht loans to tap into digital lending | Thaiger

    Grab Thailand to offer million baht loans to tap into digital lending

    Grab Thailand is set to offer loans of up to 1 million baht to its merchants to tap into the growing digital lending space, with ambitions to achieve profitability for a second consecutive year in 2023. The move comes as digital lending in Thailand is expected to reach US$12 billion in 2023, a 65% increase from 2022, according to the eConomy…

  • Business NewsThai government and Google partnership to boost digital economy | Thaiger

    Thai government and Google partnership to boost digital economy

    The Thai government announced a strategic partnership with Google to bolster the country’s digital economy and accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement, unveiled at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting, seeks to enhance Thailand’s digital infrastructure, encourage the secure and responsible adoption of AI, anchor cloud-first policies, and make digital skills more accessible to Thai citizens.…

  • Business NewsTourists travelling less but spending more in luxury Thai tourism | Thaiger

    Tourists travelling less but spending more in luxury Thai tourism

    The luxury travel sector is witnessing a peculiar trend: tourists are travelling less but spending more, according to the observations from Pimalai Resort and Spa, a hospitality establishment located on Koh Lanta. The resort has also noted that Krabi tourism is grappling with the dearth of international flights, especially from China. The resort’s owner, Charintip Tiyaphorn, revealed that despite the…

  • Business NewsTech giants AWS, Google and Microsoft to invest 300 billion baht in Thailand | Thaiger

    Tech giants AWS, Google and Microsoft to invest 300 billion baht in Thailand

    Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Microsoft are set to invest in Thailand, marking a significant achievement for the nation’s economy. The total investment from these tech giants is expected to reach around 300 billion baht. The announcement was made by government spokesperson, Chai Wacharonke, following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s successful talks with executives from the three tech powerhouses during…

  • Business NewsThailand PM invites Tesla, HP, and Analog Devices to invest | Thaiger

    Thailand PM invites Tesla, HP, and Analog Devices to invest

    Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin extended an invitation to three significant American corporations to consider investing in Thailand, asserting the nation’s capability to act as their productive bases. The 61 year old prime minister recently visited the manufacturing plant of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs), where he participated in a trial run of the company’s cyber truck, which is set for unveiling…

  • Business NewsDigital wallet and e-refund schemes in Thailand face legal and funding challenges | Thaiger

    Digital wallet and e-refund schemes in Thailand face legal and funding challenges

    The proposed digital wallet and e-refund schemes considered significant growth drivers for Thailand’s GDP next year, are potentially at risk due to legal and funding obstacles. Analysts have indicated that these challenges could lead to a substantial reduction in the implementation of these costly digital schemes in Thailand, which are scheduled for rollout next year. Maybank Securities notes that legal…

  • Business News
    Thailand’s digital wallet initiative raises concerns among tourism sector | Thaiger

    Thailand’s digital wallet initiative raises concerns among tourism sector

    The forthcoming 10,000-baht digital wallet initiative has raised concerns among tourism operators in Thailand. The scheme is viewed as primarily beneficial to the retail sector, leaving the tourism sector behind, which could have potential economic repercussions leading to a potential decline in domestic travel. Sanga Ruangwattanakul, the head of the Khao San Road Business Association, suggests the scheme offers limited…

  • Business NewsNew ESG fund could boost Thai stocks by up to 70 billion baht | Thaiger

    New ESG fund could boost Thai stocks by up to 70 billion baht

    Analysts predict that a forthcoming environmental, social and governance (ESG) fund could draw investments of between 20 and 70 billion baht into 114 stocks listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s (SET) ESG index this year. The long-term savings fund, which is set to be established later this year, will be focused on investing in domestic ESG stocks and bonds.…

  • Business NewsStar Petroleum predicts global oil price drop despite high energy demand | Thaiger

    Star Petroleum predicts global oil price drop despite high energy demand

    Star Petroleum Refining Plc predicts a decrease in global oil prices for the remainder of the year despite robust energy demand. The reduction in prices is anticipated due to a potential surplus among key oil producers, according to Sakchai Thamsuruk, the manager for supply and planning at the petroleum company. The global oil industry is closely observing Saudi Arabia and…

  • Business News5G network development: NBTC explores 3500MHz band allocation | Thaiger

    5G network development: NBTC explores 3500MHz band allocation

    The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is exploring the potential of allocating a section of the 3500-megahertz band to foster the development of a private 5G network. This move is aimed at encouraging practical applications across industries and enterprises. Talks are underway between NBTC and various stakeholders including telecom operators, vendors, representatives from the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand,…

  • Business NewsJobThai reports 10.8% surge in labour demand | Thaiger

    JobThai reports 10.8% surge in labour demand

    JobThai, a leading online recruitment firm, reported a 10.8% year-on-year increase in labour demand for the first three quarters of this year. The travel sector experienced the most significant rise in job recruitment, showing the strongest rebound post-pandemic. The company declared 1.74 million positions from January to September, marking a 10.8% increment compared to the same period last year, according…

  • Business NewsThailand smog sparks outcry, public anticipation for clean air act grows | Thaiger

    Thailand smog sparks outcry, public anticipation for clean air act grows

    The recurring smog season in Thailand’s northern provinces has sparked increasing public dissatisfaction. Notably, a 28 year old doctor in Chiang Mai, Krittai Tanasombatkul, who was diagnosed with lung cancer despite being a non-smoker, used his social media platform to question why the persistent PM2.5 pollution issue has not been resolved by the authorities. The Clean Air Act, seen as…

  • Business NewsConsumer confidence in Thailand soars to 44 month high | Thaiger

    Consumer confidence in Thailand soars to 44 month high

    Last month witnessed a surge in consumer confidence for the third consecutive month, reaching its highest point in 44 months, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). Factors contributing to this uplift include the government’s initiatives to curb living costs, a boost in foreign arrivals, and a revival in exports. The UTCC reported that the consumer…

  • Business NewsContent creator economy thrives in Thailand with Meta’s support | Thaiger

    Content creator economy thrives in Thailand with Meta’s support

    Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is cultivating a thriving content creator economy in Thailand, offering local creative talent numerous avenues to monetise their output. This initiative allows creators to offer unique content and experiences to their subscribers, thereby establishing a new stream of revenue. According to Meta, these revenue-earning opportunities encompass branded content, partnership ads, and Instagram subscriptions.…

  • Business NewsBudget travel: Thai travelers choose affordability amid economic instability | Thaiger

    Budget travel: Thai travelers choose affordability amid economic instability

    In the wake of an unpredictable global economy, travellers are becoming increasingly cost-conscious. A recent survey by online travel agency Booking.com revealed that the majority of Thai citizens are apprehensive about the escalating cost of living and are thus curtailing their expenditure on travel, opting for budget travel instead. Michelle Gao, the regional manager for the Mekong region at Booking.com,…

  • Business NewsCyberattacks plague Thailand: Over 10 annual incidents cause significant losses | Thaiger

    Cyberattacks plague Thailand: Over 10 annual incidents cause significant losses

    A recent survey reveals that more than half of Thai organisations have experienced over 10 cyberattack incidents in the past year, leading to significant financial losses. The report, released by US-based cloud connectivity firm Cloudflare Inc., highlights the urgent need for Thai businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity infrastructure. According to a data breach report commissioned by IBM, the global average cost…

  • Business NewsSweet setback: Thailand’s sugar exports face sticky situation with government controls | Thaiger

    Sweet setback: Thailand’s sugar exports face sticky situation with government controls

    Thailand’s sugar exports, which sit second globally behind Brazil, are threatened with potential delays in the coming year. This comes after the Thai government implemented new controls to guard the domestic supply and curb smuggling. The newly instated regulations require official approval for the export of any quantity exceeding one tonne, a move that some traders have voiced concerns could…

  • Business NewsThai bankers reassure on mobile banking security following fraud incident | Thaiger

    Thai bankers reassure on mobile banking security following fraud incident

    The Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) has reassured its customers about the security and stability of mobile banking applications. The affirmation follows the recent arrest of a software programmer who developed a tool capable of bypassing facial recognition technology for transactions above 50,000 baht. It is mandatory for mobile banking users wishing to transfer between 50,000 baht and 200,000 baht per…

  • Business NewsThe Energy Ministry crackdown on petrol retailers stockpiling fuel after price cut | Thaiger

    The Energy Ministry crackdown on petrol retailers stockpiling fuel after price cut

    The Energy Ministry has pledged to take stringent action against oil retailers found to be illegitimately stockpiling fuel. This decision comes in response to complaints about a sudden shortage of oil at petrol stations, following the government’s decision to lower the prices of gasohol 91 and gasohol 95. On the morning of November 7, petrol stations across the nation began…

  • Business NewsEconomic hurdles hamper Thailand’s tourist market recovery despite visa exemptions | Thaiger

    Economic hurdles hamper Thailand’s tourist market recovery despite visa exemptions

    Tourism operators have indicated that economic challenges are hindering the recovery of tourist markets from China, Taiwan, and India, despite Thailand’s recent introduction of visa exemptions. These exemptions, implemented for Chinese visitors since September 25, have had limited effect due to perceptions of Thailand as unsafe and China’s sluggish economic growth, according to Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, ex-president of the Chon Buri…

  • Business NewsThai shippers predict less than 1.5% contraction in 2023 exports | Thaiger

    Thai shippers predict less than 1.5% contraction in 2023 exports

    The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) expressed confidence in a less than 1.5% contraction in the country’s export performance for 2023. This optimistic outlook comes on the heels of export growth recorded in both August and September and an expectation for continued orders in the year’s final quarter. TNSC Chairman Chaichan Chareonsuk cited the Commerce Ministry’s latest data, which showed…

  • Business NewsThailand’s inflation drop fuels economic slowdown fears | Thaiger

    Thailand’s inflation drop fuels economic slowdown fears

    Concerns are heightening among analysts over Thailand’s first year-on-year inflation decline in 25 months. The drop in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is viewed as an indication of increasing risks of economic deceleration and deflation. BofA Securities, previously known as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, highlighted that the inflation figure for October signified the first year-on-year decline since August 2021.…

  • World NewsFrom apartheid assault to unsettled sanctuary: Gaza citizens’ desperate exodus amidst Israel’s onslaught causing 10,000 Palestinian deaths | Thaiger

    From apartheid assault to unsettled sanctuary: Gaza citizens’ desperate exodus amidst Israel’s onslaught causing 10,000 Palestinian deaths

    A charity worker was forced to leave her home in northern Gaza along with her elderly mother after the brutal bombardment of Palestine by apartheid Israel that began post-October 7. Reda Sahoiun and her mother jumped into a taxi, taking with them only a ring, two necklaces, bracelets, blankets and some painkillers, as they fled the chaos and carnage to…

  • Business NewsICONSIAM’s billion baht renovation: M and first floors set for stunning transformation | Thaiger

    ICONSIAM’s billion baht renovation: M and first floors set for stunning transformation

    ICONSIAM Mall is preparing a substantial investment of 1 billion baht for a significant renovation of the complex, set to start in July 2024. The refurbishment is specifically targeted at the M and first floors of ICONSIAM, with the project expected to run until mid-2025. The company’s managing director, Supoj Chaiwatsirikul, explained that the ICONSIAM billion baht renovation will adjust…

  • Business NewsThailand shifts gears: Revving up both ICE and BEV vehicle production | Thaiger

    Thailand shifts gears: Revving up both ICE and BEV vehicle production

    The government of Thailand is pushing for a dual-track approach to vehicle manufacturing, fostering the production of both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stated his desire for Thailand to be a significant centre of ICE production, even as the nation aims to become a hub for BEV manufacturing. He is due to…

  • Economy NewsInflation rate in Thailand dips for first time in over two years | Thaiger

    Inflation rate in Thailand dips for first time in over two years

    The Commerce Ministry of Thailand announced today that the country’s inflation rate has dipped for the first time in 25 months, primarily due to a drop in energy and food prices. This development is attributed to the government’s support measures. The consumer price index (CPI) noted a 0.31% reduction in October, compared to the same period last year. This contrasted…