Could Thailand Reshape Asia Despite Its Chronic Instability?

This podcast episode dives into the complexities of Thailand's economy, dissecting its response to the Asian financial crisis, the booming tourism industry, the influence of military coups, and its overall economic performance through a scorecard evaluation. It highlights how Thailand's strategic decisions, like floating its currency and investing in infrastructure, facilitated recovery after economic turmoil, while ongoing tourism, the rise of digital nomads, and a unique acceptance of political instability have allowed growth to persist. Ultimately, Thailand’s blend of resilience and contradictions presents it as a noteworthy case for developing economies to study.