Cooling Cash Crops: Thailand's Heatwave Goldmine Thailand's economy is often seen as a barometer for Southeast Asia, sensitive to global trade winds and susceptible to economic storms.
However, in recent months, the kingdom has been riding a unique wave of prosperity – one fueled by heatwaves ravaging Europe.
While Europeans are desperate for relief from blistering temperatures, Thai manufacturers have spotted an opportunity to capitalize on the situation. Air conditioner exports to Europe skyrocketed 41.