Buy-now-pay-later for $3 bubble tea highlights Thai debt risk
Central bank plans tighter rules after instalment financing for everyday purchases fuels concern over already high household debt.
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Lifestyle | South Africa | Thailand | Visa
Popular holiday destination cuts visa access to South Africans over behaviour
An Asian country is cutting back visa-free access for tourists from 93 countries, including South Africa, as authorities crack down on foreign nationals accused of poor behaviour.
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Politics and disasters challenge Thai, Indonesian central banks
Thailand is widely expected to cut rates as political turmoil and flooding weigh on growth, while Indonesia faces a tougher call amid currency pressure and post-cyclone recovery.