Global Risk Landscape 2025

Thailand's Evolving Risk Landscape: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025
As global trade tensions intensify and policy shifts reshape the economic landscape, companies in Thailand and across the region are becoming increasingly risk-averse. According to the Global Risk Landscape Report 2025, 69% of global business leaders now describe themselves as risk-averse—an increase from 61% the previous year. This trend points to a cautious mindset that, while understandable, may limit long-term growth potential.
In our 2024 report, we emphasized the need for businesses to adopt an anti-fragile mindset—one that doesn't just withstand risk but uses it as a catalyst for resilience and opportunity. The continued retreat from risk observed in 2025 suggests that many businesses may be missing out on crucial growth opportunities by playing it safe.

Compliance-Led Risk: A Growing Concern
One of the key themes emerging from the 2025 report is the shift toward compliance-driven risk management. In Thailand, where regulatory requirements are increasingly complex, many businesses are focusing on checking the boxes rather than actively managing risk. This trend is concerning, especially given that 74% of global executives agree that fostering a proactive risk culture delivers far greater strategic value than mere compliance.
While compliance is important, it should not replace a comprehensive approach to risk that considers emerging challenges and prepares the organization to respond effectively.

Growth Demands Risk: Embrace It Strategically
Thailand’s dynamic economy—especially sectors like manufacturing, tourism, and digital infrastructure—faces a rapidly evolving risk environment. Whether it's cybersecurity threats, supply chain disruptions, or geopolitical pressures, businesses must accept that growth comes with change, and change inevitably brings new risks.
Organizations that take a proactive and strategic approach to risk will be better positioned to turn uncertainty into opportunity. This means moving beyond risk avoidance and toward integrated risk strategies that align with long-term growth objectives.

Shaping the Future: What’s Next for Thai Businesses
The Global Risk Landscape Report 2025 explores executive perspectives on a broad spectrum of risks, from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to geopolitical instability, cyber threats, and supply chain volatility. For Thai companies, this insight is essential in navigating local and international challenges.
In today’s world, risk is no longer a distant concern—it is a daily business reality. Those who embrace it intelligently will not only survive but lead the way forward.

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We have been collecting data on the global risk landscape for 10 years, find out what trends have emerged over this time.