Thailand and Singapore: The macro picture

Fresh back from a trip to Asia, Mirabaud Asset Management's Daniel Tubbs takes a look at the political and macroeconomic positions of 'the Switzerland of Asia' - Singapore - and Thailand.

Asia is a fascinating continent full of diversity. Singapore and Thailand, the two countries I visited recently, illustrate some of the pros and cons of investing in the region. Thailand's coup d'état In many ways Thailand is an example of the bear case for Asia as it has suffered from decades of political unrest impacting its development. During my visit to Bangkok, Thailand's army declared the 12th coup d'état since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932. Western media would lead you to believe there would be chaos with soldiers blockading streets. That was far from the trut...