Thailand's 'new Chinatowns' bring in the wrong type of investment

Thailand's 'New Chinatowns' Bring in the Wrong Type of Investment

Bangkok must find a balance between the lure of foreign capital and the protection of national interests.

A new Chinatown in the Huai Khwang district in Bangkok has emerged, sparking concerns about the type of investment it brings.

A new Chinatown in the Huai Khwang district in Bangkok. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Authors Chatchada Kumlungpat, a recent Ph.D. graduate, and Guanie Lim, an associate professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Japan, weigh in on the issue.

Author's summary: Thailand's new Chinatowns pose investment concerns.

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Nikkei Asia Nikkei Asia — 2025-10-29

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