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Lessons from Bangkok’s Nightlife Economy

EDGY OPTIMIST BY Obinna Chima The 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank that ended last week in Bangkok, Thailand, may have come and gone, but

  • Bangkok’s nightlife economy generated $86.49 billion in tourism revenue in 2025.
  • Nightlife sector estimated worth $5.5 billion to $6.3 billion, accounting for 1% of national GDP.
  • Thailand’s inclusion of nightlife in 2026 economic framework offers growth model for Nigeria.

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