BANGKOK – Walk down any bustling street in Thailand, and the vibrant colors of the gig economy are impossible to miss. There are the bright orange vests of motorcycle taxi drivers weaving through gridlocked traffic. There are the neon green and pink delivery bags rushing hot meals to high-rise apartments. These workers are the lifeblood […]

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BANGKOK – Traditional banks in Thailand left freelance and platform workers behind. Now, digital wallets, alternative credit scoring, and a new wave of virtual banks are stepping in to close the financial inclusion gap. By the time the sun rises over Bangkok, Somchai has already completed three food deliveries. His smartphone, mounted to the handlebars […]

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