Economy

Thai Chamber of Commerce calls for accelerated voting to tackle urgent economic laws, international trade talks, and geopolitical instability

The Thai baht gained in morning dealings, buoyed by a weaker greenback and shifting rate expectations, but upside momentum could be tempered by capital outflows and a pullback in gold prices.

Caretaker government status puts key 'Quick Big Win' economic package and national crises in jeopardy, FTI warns

Economic Cabinet revises support measures for Thai firms facing cancelled contracts, supply chain collapse, and anti-Thai boycotts from Cambodia

Kasikorn Research warns of contagion risk as overdue loans hit 3%; Real Estate, Hospitality, and Manufacturing flagged for high default risk amid economic slowdown

Border trade paralysis and the flight of 780,000 workers trigger economic shockwaves across Southeast Asia, indefinitely stalling a multi-trillion baht gas project

Commerce Ministry projects Thai exports in 2026 could range from 1.1% growth to a 3.1% contraction, with US trade barriers and strong baht key risks

Private sector warns government to swiftly clarify that Thailand did not initiate border violence to safeguard crucial tariff negotiations

Economists sound alarm over structural headwinds threatening long-term growth prospects amid weakening manufacturing sector

Thai Chamber of Commerce backs government's right to defend sovereignty but urges swift, decisive resolution and clear international communication to mitigate economic damage

Economist suggests Thai GDP insulated from direct border conflict but warns that trade disruption and combined tourism concerns pose the greater economic risk

Private sector warns Thailand’s 2026 economy faces high risk if GDP stays below 2%, citing structural traps, debt burdens, and ASEAN competitiveness pressures

Thailand risks falling behind ASEAN peers due to poor fixed broadband coverage, severe skill deficits, and 'overly strict' data laws that hinder government and private sector innovation