Thailand Lifts 2026 Growth Forecast to 2.5% on AI Investment and Export Strength
University forecasters project K-shaped recovery, with high-tech sectors outpacing traditional industries and SMEs
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University forecasters project K-shaped recovery, with high-tech sectors outpacing traditional industries and SMEs

Japanese automaker targets Southeast Asian volume as it navigates Chinese competition and EV transition

Independent economist calls for government to require Chinese automakers to develop domestic suppliers and train Thai workers as condition for continued expansion

Prime ministers Anutin Charnvirakul and Christopher Luxon formalize strategic ties with plan to triple bilateral trade by 2045

Industry association seeks tax incentive revival, provincial investment push, and e-commerce platform regulation to counter declining retail sales

Leadership vacuum at NBTC threatens to stall critical decisions on digital broadcasting and satellite licensing as regulatory deadlines loom

The Bangpoo Industrial Estate operation became Thailand's first listed company to reach the valuation threshold, powered by nearly 22,000 employees and ties to its Taiwan parent

Southeast Asia's second-largest economy beat analyst expectations in Q2 2026, though household debt continues to weigh on consumption

Energy shocks and subdued consumption dragged GDP expansion to 1.9% in Q2, trailing Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines despite emergency stimulus measures.

Citi urges the country to sharpen its economic strategy and accelerate approvals as multinationals restructure supply chains across Asia

GDP growth expected to drop below 2% in Q2 as household spending weakens and tourism arrivals decline, despite export resilience

Commerce Minister outlines policy framework to navigate geopolitical headwinds and supply chain shifts

Thailand plans to unify its fragmented mass transit system with a single-ticket structure and fare ceiling starting January 2027