Jonathan Reid

Jonathan Reid is a seasoned financial columnist with a knack for demystifying complex economic trends. A former investment analyst, he delivers data-driven insights on Thai markets and policy for expats and investors.

Thailand’s Digital Arrival Card: Smooth Landing or New Layer of Red Tape?

From May 2025, Thailand replaced its long-standing paper TM6 with a mandatory online form — the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). The shift promises faster entry and cleaner data, but will travelers embrace it or resent the extra screen time?

By Nicha Vora and Jonathan Reid

/ 16 Oct 2025

Travelers using digital immigration kiosks at Bangkok airport after TDAC rollout.

Thailand Eases Foreign Business Rules: Bold Reform or Half Measure?

Thailand is moving to ease decades-old limits on foreign business ownership, raising equity caps and cutting red tape to attract investment and innovation. But the key question remains: will these reforms be enough to truly reshape Thailand’s economy?

By Jonathan Reid

/ 13 Oct 2025

Thai and foreign businesspeople shaking hands in front of an office building with a Thai flag in the background, symbolizing partnership.

Thailand’s Supercar Obsession – Mall Glamour, Red Bull Roots, the Need for Speed

Supercars in Thailand aren’t just vehicles — they’re symbols of wealth, power, and aspiration. From Red Bull’s global racing legacy to Bangkok malls lined with Lamborghinis and Ferraris, the Kingdom’s obsession with speed reflects its unique mix of luxury, status, and spectacle.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 11 Oct 2025

Expats & Thai Banks in 2025: New Rules, Risks and Banking Choices

Thailand’s banks have tightened the screws on foreign customers. Jonathan Reid compares how Kasikorn, SCB, UOB, HSBC, and Bangkok Bank treat expats under 2025’s strict rules – from visa requirements and account services to the risks of freezes, branch quirks, and looming regulatory crackdowns.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 9 Oct 2025

Expats & Thai Banks in 2025: New Rules, Risks and Banking Choices

Thailand’s Visa Crossroads: What the DTV, LTR, and Smart Visas Say About the Country’s New Strategy

Thailand is overhauling its visa playbook to attract digital nomads, retirees, and investors — from a $300 five-year DTV to a decade-long LTR residency. We investigate what these new paths say about Thailand’s future strategy — and what still doesn’t quite work.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 9 Oct 2025

Young digital nomad working on a laptop beside in a sunny Bangkok café, with city skyline visible through the window.

Thailand’s Q4 2025 Stimulus: Will Government Spending Supercharge GDP?

Thailand is pulling out all the stops in Q4 2025 with a new stimulus package aimed at reviving growth. We unpack what’s in the plan, how it stacks up against forecasts, which sectors will benefit, and the risks that could still derail the Thai economy’s 2025 outlook.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 8 Oct 2025

Bangkok cityscape at twilight with busy highways and financial graphs symbolizing economic growth.

Affiliate World Asia 2025: Where Global Marketers Converge to Redefine ROI

Affiliate World Asia 2025 brings the world’s top advertisers, founders, and growth strategists to Bangkok for two days of insight, innovation, and deal-making. Expect hard data, AI breakthroughs, and the kind of partnerships that rewrite marketing playbooks.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 7 Oct 2025

Affiliate World Asia 2025: Where Global Marketers Converge to Redefine ROI