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.
  • Environment NewsThai Cabinet supports Ethanol Bioplastic for eco-friendly transition | Thaiger

    Thai Cabinet supports Ethanol Bioplastic for eco-friendly transition

    The Thai Cabinet has given the green light for the promotion of ethanol in the production of bioplastics, aiming to develop more eco-friendly materials, according to government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri. This decision supports the ethanol bioplastic manufacturing industry with tax exemptions for bioethylene, a key precursor in bioplastic pellet production. Current legislation states that domestically produced ethanol can only be…

  • Business NewsThai interest rates raised to 2% by BoT amid core inflation worries | Thaiger

    Thai interest rates raised to 2% by BoT amid core inflation worries

    The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) anticipates ongoing economic growth with some potential risks, as evidenced by their decision to increase the key Thai interest rates for the sixth consecutive meeting, according to the minutes released recently. On May 31, the committee unanimously agreed to increase the one-day repurchase rate by a quarter point to 2%,…

  • Thailand NewsEl Niño threatens Thai agriculture with 5% rainfall drop and water shortages | Thaiger

    El Niño threatens Thai agriculture with 5% rainfall drop and water shortages

    The El Niño weather pattern’s impact on Thailand is becoming more apparent, with hot and dry conditions persisting despite the rainy season’s official commencement on May 22. The Meteorological Department has announced that this year’s total rainfall will be approximately 5% lower than the annual average, leading to potential water shortages and prolonged dry spells. The El Niño phenomenon, which…

  • Business NewsThai outbound travel surges as Asian flight capacities increase | Thaiger

    Thai outbound travel surges as Asian flight capacities increase

    The Thai outbound travel market is experiencing fierce competition among Asian countries, as flight capacities have increased compared to last year. The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) anticipates that the Thai outbound market could recover to half of the 11.2 million departures in 2019, prior to the pandemic, due to stronger flight frequencies in Asia. TTAA vice-president Chotechuang Soorangura stated…

  • World NewsDorsey talks Musk, censorship, and AI in first post-Twitter interview | Thaiger

    Dorsey talks Musk, censorship, and AI in first post-Twitter interview

    Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has spoken to Breaking Points in his first interview since leaving the company in 2021, discussing Elon Musk’s involvement with Twitter, censorship issues with governments, and the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Dorsey expressed his satisfaction with Musk’s decision to become more involved with Twitter, stating, “At the very start, I was hoping for years…

  • World NewsNigeria’s CBN appoints Shonubi interim governor amid reforms | Thaiger

    Nigeria’s CBN appoints Shonubi interim governor amid reforms

    Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has a new interim governor, Folashodun Shonubi, following the suspension and arrest of former Governor Godwin Emefiele. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cited an ongoing investigation and planned banking sector reforms as reasons for the change. The move has been well-received by investors and analysts, who view Shonubi’s appointment as a shift towards a more traditional economic…

  • Business NewsStark faces 23 billion baht arbitration dispute with German firms Leoni AG | Thaiger

    Stark faces 23 billion baht arbitration dispute with German firms Leoni AG

    Stark Corporation, a SET-listed company, is facing an arbitration dispute with German firms Leoni AG and Leoni Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH. The German firms are claiming 608 million euros (23 billion baht) from Stark, alleging a breach of their sales and purchase agreement, Bangkok Post reported. According to a filing to the Stock Exchange of Thailand yesterday, the case refers to Stark’s exercise of…

  • Business NewsAIS 3BB acquisition may face strict measures due to market share | Thaiger

    AIS 3BB acquisition may face strict measures due to market share

    The potential acquisition of fixed broadband provider 3BB by Advanced Info Service (AIS) may face stringent consumer measures from the telecom regulator due to the combined market share of the two companies. True Corporation, a rival company, reported having 3.84 million household subscribers in the first quarter of this year, accounting for 31.5% of the fixed broadband market share, according…

  • Business NewsSCB-Julius Baer launches 45 Academia programme for Thai business heirs | Thaiger

    SCB-Julius Baer launches 45 Academia programme for Thai business heirs

    In Thailand, there’s a new academic programme for business heirs. SCB-Julius Baer Securities, a joint venture between Siam Commercial Bank and Julius Baer, has introduced The 45 Academia programme as part of its New Wave of Wealth strategy. This initiative aims to nurture the future leaders of wealth management by offering comprehensive training for business heirs in Thailand. The 45…

  • Business NewsTCEB seeks global support for Phuket to host Specialised Expo 2028 | Thaiger

    TCEB seeks global support for Phuket to host Specialised Expo 2028

    As the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) prepares for its final presentation to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) next week, it continues to seek support for Phuket’s bid to host the Specialised Expo 2028. Over the past three years, TCEB has been working with Thai stakeholders and BIE member states to garner votes for Phuket as the host…

  • Economy NewsThailand’s tourism rebounds with 11.4 million visitors | Thaiger

    Thailand’s tourism rebounds with 11.4 million visitors

    Thailand has experienced a surge in foreign tourist arrivals, with 11.4 million visitors recorded from January to June 11, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. This figure has already surpassed the total number of tourists in 2022, which reached 11.15 million. The statement also revealed that tourist spending during this period amounted to 472…

  • Business NewsCPF targets 7-8% revenue growth, eyes Philippines animal feed sector | Thaiger

    CPF targets 7-8% revenue growth, eyes Philippines animal feed sector

    The leading food and agribusiness conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) anticipates a 7 to 8% increase in total revenue to 610 to 620 billion baht this year, primarily due to contributions from its international business, with a focus on the growing animal feed sector in the Philippines. CPF’s chief executive, Prasit Boonduangprasert, stated that the company has been investing in pork,…

  • Business NewsJapanese investors seek Thai tech startups for regional expansion | Thaiger

    Japanese investors seek Thai tech startups for regional expansion

    Thai tech startups have caught the attention of Japanese investors, who are keen to support their expansion into regional markets, according to an executive at Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri). Southeast Asia, and Thailand in particular, are considered prime investment locations for Japanese investors, who see potential in the country’s high-growth tech startups. Bunsei Okubo, head of Japanese corporate and multinational…

  • Thailand NewsThai economy set for boost as tourism and domestic consumption surge | Thaiger

    Thai economy set for boost as tourism and domestic consumption surge

    The Thai economy is predicted to experience a boost in the second half of the year, driven by a surge in tourism and domestic consumption, according to the Economic Intelligence Service (EIS) of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI). However, ongoing political instability remains a factor to watch. The EIS forecasts that Chinese tourist arrivals in Thailand will increase by…

  • World NewsNigeria’s eurobonds surge after Central Bank Governor suspension | Thaiger

    Nigeria’s eurobonds surge after Central Bank Governor suspension

    Nigeria’s sovereign dollar-denominated bonds experienced a significant increase as international investors reacted positively to the suspension of Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. His tenure saw multiple exchange rates that failed to maintain a strong naira. The country’s eurobonds prices surged, with many issues reaching their highest values since late January. Longer-dated maturities, such as the 2049 maturity, witnessed the largest…

  • World NewsNigeria’s petrol subsidy removal: President promises infrastructure investment | Thaiger

    Nigeria’s petrol subsidy removal: President promises infrastructure investment

    Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the additional burden on citizens following the removal of a popular petrol subsidy, but emphasised that the decision will ultimately benefit the nation through investments in education, power supply, transport infrastructure, and healthcare. In a broadcast on Democracy Day, Tinubu stated that the subsidy had become increasingly expensive for the country, with the government…

  • World NewsIraq approves record $153bn budget for infrastructure and job creation | Thaiger

    Iraq approves record $153bn budget for infrastructure and job creation

    Iraqi parliament has given the green light to a historic budget of 198.9 trillion dinars (US$153bn) for 2023, with the aim of addressing the nation’s increasing public wage bill and funding development projects to enhance services and rebuild infrastructure damaged by years of conflict and neglect. The budget, which covers 2023, 2024, and 2025, is the largest in Iraq’s history.…

  • Business NewsBitkub’s bumpy ride: Thailand’s leading crypto exchange parent company sees sharp revenue decline amid market downturn | Thaiger

    Bitkub’s bumpy ride: Thailand’s leading crypto exchange parent company sees sharp revenue decline amid market downturn

    Bitkub Online (BO), the parent company of Thailand’s top cryptocurrency exchange Bitkub, experienced a 48% year-on-year drop in revenue last year, attributed to the downturn in the crypto market. Client investments also saw a significant 65% decline compared to the previous year. The financial statement published on BO’s website revealed a net profit of 341 million baht in 2022, marking…

  • Business NewsThailand banks team up for digital revolution: Collaboration to launch retail CBDC | Thaiger

    Thailand banks team up for digital revolution: Collaboration to launch retail CBDC

    The Bank of Thailand is collaborating with three payment service providers, Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), and 2C2P (Thailand) Co, to develop and launch its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). The new financial infrastructure aims to enhance the convenience and efficiency of financial transactions while reducing costs. The testing of the retail CBDC is scheduled to…

  • Business NewsChevron Thailand’s gas game-changer: Boosting domestic supply and breaking free from costly imports | Thaiger

    Chevron Thailand’s gas game-changer: Boosting domestic supply and breaking free from costly imports

    Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production aims to boost domestic gas supply to reduce the Thai government’s reliance on costly liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, with plans to increase petroleum production in the Gulf of Thailand. The US-based company was granted a licence to explore and produce petroleum at Block G2/65, an area of 15,030 square kilometres in the gulf, under…

  • Business NewsImpact of higher interest rates on Thai businesses and homebuyers | Thaiger

    Impact of higher interest rates on Thai businesses and homebuyers

    Concerns are rising among industry leaders that higher interest rates could negatively impact businesses, particularly small ones, and weaken the purchasing power of homebuyers. The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee recently voted to raise the policy rate to 2.00% from 1.75%, prompting state and private banks to follow suit. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) warns that higher interest…

  • Business NewsThailand urged to boost beauty and wellness market for long-term growth | Thaiger

    Thailand urged to boost beauty and wellness market for long-term growth

    Thailand’s new coalition government is being encouraged to adopt a consistent policy to support the nation’s beauty and wellness market over an extended period. Ketmanee Lertkitcha, the chairwoman of the health, wellness and beauty industry cluster of the Federation of Thai Industries, highlighted the need for a national strategy to promote this sector, which, along with tourism, plays a crucial…

  • World NewsTurkey’s first female central bank governor signals shift to conventional policies | Thaiger

    Turkey’s first female central bank governor signals shift to conventional policies

    Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has appointed Hafize Gaye Erkan, a former US-based bank executive, as the first female governor of the country’s central bank. The move signals a potential shift towards more conventional economic policies under Erdogan’s administration. Erkan, 41 years old, is a former co-chief executive officer of the First Republic Bank and holds a Princeton education. Erdogan…

  • Business NewsThailand’s NBTC mulls supervision of OTT platforms for fair telecoms | Thaiger

    Thailand’s NBTC mulls supervision of OTT platforms for fair telecoms

    The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is weighing the potential regulation of over-the-top (OTT) platforms in Thailand to create a level playing field and ensure equal treatment in the telecom sector. Despite major foreign OTT platform providers having established operations offices in Thailand and adhering to value-added tax (VAT) payment rules, the regulator is contemplating whether these operators should…

  • Business NewsTeka Construction shifts focus to non-condo projects for revenue growth | Thaiger

    Teka Construction shifts focus to non-condo projects for revenue growth

    Teka Construction Plc is shifting its attention towards non-condominium projects, housing developments, and construction materials in an effort to decrease its dependence on high-rise residential projects. Chief Financial Officer Suphon Chongchintaraksa revealed that the company plans to broaden its scope and clientele to encompass various construction projects, including international schools, warehouses, shopping centres, and government sector developments. “Construction work in…

  • Business NewsThai firms eye investment deals in Saudi Arabia | Thaiger

    Thai firms eye investment deals in Saudi Arabia

    Thailand and Saudi Arabia are forging strong economic ties, with several collaboration deals in progress. Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, recently visited Saudi Arabia with a Thai delegation led by Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai. During the visit, it was announced that PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) plans to establish petrol stations in Saudi Arabia,…

  • Business NewsThai air-con component exports to US soar amid heat wave surge | Thaiger

    Thai air-con component exports to US soar amid heat wave surge

    Rising heat waves in the United States have driven a surge in Thailand’s exports of air-conditioner components during the first quarter. The increase in demand has led to air-conditioner parts becoming the top product category benefiting from the generalised system of preferences (GSP) privileges awarded by the US. The Foreign Trade Department reported that Thai exporters utilised GSP privileges worth…

  • Business NewsHong Kong’s legal ambiguity risks eroding foreign business confidence | Thaiger

    Hong Kong’s legal ambiguity risks eroding foreign business confidence

    Hong Kong’s legal ambiguity surrounding the June 4 anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown has raised concerns among the city’s foreign business community. The government’s unwillingness to clarify the legal status of the commemorations, which are now deemed illegal under the Beijing-imposed national security law (NSL), is causing unease among companies who have long valued the British-inherited legal system…

  • Business NewsFTI seeks Chinese investment boost in Thai EV, food, and healthcare sectors | Thaiger

    FTI seeks Chinese investment boost in Thai EV, food, and healthcare sectors

    The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is seeking to boost Chinese investment in Thailand, focusing on the electric vehicle (EV), food, and healthcare sectors, through increased business collaboration with Beijing. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, chairman of the FTI, recently met with the Chinese ambassador to Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, to discuss potential investment opportunities. Kriengkrai envisions Thailand as a production base for Chinese…

  • Business NewsThai consumer confidence hits highest level since March 2020 | Thaiger

    Thai consumer confidence hits highest level since March 2020

    Consumer confidence in Thailand reached its highest level since March 2020, with a 12th consecutive monthly increase in May. The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) reported that the consumer confidence index rose to 55.07 in May, up from 55 in April. Factors contributing to this increase include a recovering economy, a resilient tourism sector, and political campaigns…