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Thailand’s GDP to slow amid tariff threats and struggle to boost tourism

Exports grew 15% in Q1, however there is expected to be a slowdown moving forward as tariffs bite, the baht remains strong and tourism faces headwinds.

May 19, 2025

Thai exchange lists eight Chinese tech depositary receipts in April

The DRs represent HKEX-listed Chinese firms including Alibaba, Tencent and Xiaomi.

April 22, 2025

Minor International: steering a new path for sustainable finance in Thailand

By completing the first sustainability-linked bond in Thailand’s hospitality industry – also a first-of-its-kind for this sector across Asia – Minor International (MINT) secured the FinanceAsia Achievement Award for Best Bond Deal in Thailand, proudly accepted by Rawikan Inchaiwong, VP of Treasury, Minor International.

Minor International

HKEX allows SET-listed firms to apply for secondary listings

As Hong Kong looks to integrate more with Asean's economies, Thailand joins Indonesia and Singapore as a Recognised Stock Exchange in the Special Administrative Region.

March 11, 2025

Citi hires from BNP Paribas for Thailand head of markets role

Based in Bangkok, Nattaphan Assavavisessivakul will become Citi's head of markets, Thailand, in August.

May 29, 2024

Herbert Smith Freehills hires partner in Thailand; six make counsel in Asia

Pariyapol Kamolsilp will join the law firm on May 2 in Bangkok, while six lawyers, based in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo, have been promoted to counsel.

April 29, 2024

Twin Pine Group: creating funding access for ASEAN issuers

The Bangkok-based firm uses its unique understanding of the diversity of this fast-growing region to offer simple yet innovative financing solutions to enable issuers to access the international capital markets.

Twin Pine Group

Citi completes sale of Malaysia and Thailand consumer banking units to UOB

The bank forges ahead with its strategic divestiture from consumer banking in 14 markets.

November 08, 2022

HSF bolsters Southeast Asian practice with M&A partner

Nonnabhat (Niab) Paiboon has joined the corporate practice in Bangkok, from Allen & Overy. The HSF team speaks to FA about where they see an acceleration of investment activity in the region.

September 06, 2022