The Expat Edge

Thailand's 1.3% Growth Downgrade: What Expats Should Know About Baht Risk

Thailand's 1.3% Growth Downgrade: What Expats Should Know About Baht Risk

Published on: 21/04/2026

World Bank cuts Thailand growth to 1.3%. Baht faces pressure from oil costs, weak FDI, and capital outflows. What Thailand-based expats should do now.

Thailand's Tourism Collapse: What the 60% Occupancy Drop Means for Expats in Bangkok

Thailand's Tourism Collapse: What the 60% Occupancy Drop Means for Expats in Bangkok

Published on: 05/04/2026

Bangkok hotel occupancy has dropped 60% since the Hormuz crisis. Expats in Thailand face employment risk, rising costs, and a weakening baht. Here is what to prepare for.