Post-Asian Financial Crisis Reforms in Thailand: A 20 Year Retrospective on the Banking Industry

Wanxue Lu is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Economics, Kyoto University. She earned her M.A. in finance and a Ph.D. in Southeast Asian area studies, both from Kyoto University. With a research tenure at the Institute of Asian Studies at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, and engagements in research projects at the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO) and the Asia Pacific Institute of Research, her extensive experience has not only endowed her with a nuanced understanding of the financial dynamics in Asia, but also integrated her into a vibrant network of policymakers and industry professionals. Her scholarly output, including her analyses and documentation of financial reforms following the Asian Financial Crisis, offers profound insights into the complexities of Southeast Asian financial markets, proving essential for both academic and practical applications in understanding and navigating this region's economic environments.