Economy

From January 1, 2026, the government will impose VAT and customs duties on all imported goods valued from 1 baht upwards, ensuring fair competition for Thai small businesses without adding extra burdens for online shoppers.

ThaiBMA warns of rising risk in high-yield bonds as Q4 2025 redemptions reach 218.8bn baht, with more issuers seeking extensions amid a sluggish economy.

Ekniti Nitithanprapas urges state firms to speed up imports and weigh foreign-debt repayment as the baht nears a four-year high.

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

Prime Minister Anutin opens the 19th OECD Asian Senior Budget Officials Meeting in Bangkok and confirms Thailand is pressing ahead with full OECD membership.

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