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Boonsithi urges mega-infrastructure push as Thai economy loses its engine
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
Saha Group chairman Boonsithi Chokwatana says Thailand must accelerate infrastructure investment to revive purchasing power and competitiveness
Rule of law seen as key to Thailand's OECD competitiveness push
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
State planning and banking leaders say legal certainty and regulatory reform are essential for Thailand’s OECD accession and long-term competitiveness.
AIS Business and Microsoft launch “AI Ready for SMEs”
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The AI Ready for SMEs initiative aims to help Thai SMEs adopt artificial intelligence to strengthen long-term competitiveness and sustainable growth.
Thailand’s record current account deficit sparks debate
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
Thailand’s current account deficit has hit a record US$7.6 billion, raising concern over competitiveness, energy costs and the baht
From Coup Cycles to Ballot Box Stability, Thailand’s New Government Faces an Old Economic Problem
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
An article titled How Thailand became the ‘sick man’ of Asia, published by the Financial Times on February 3rd, 2026, has drawn considerable attention among Thai economists. It documented the Thailand’s anaemic growth,  slowdowns in consumption, manufacturing and tourism, and the mounting pressures on household incomes and national stability. Structural weaknesses have deepened. Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, has been stuck in a low-growth trap of roughly 2% for the past five years.
Ekniti urges Team Thailand to press on with US talks as tariff falls to 15%
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Ekniti tells Team Thailand to keep negotiating with the US, saying the new 15% tariff could bring Thailand short-term gains.
Thailand’s CPI rank slips to 116th, reforms put on fast track
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
Thailand scored 33 points in Transparency International’s latest CPI, ranking 116th worldwide, prompting a renewed push to tighten laws, cut red tape and raise transparency standards.
Navigating 2026 uncertainty, FTI urges faster FTAs and structural reform
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
The Federation of Thai Industries warns Thailand’s 2026 economy may stagnate amid high uncertainty, risking weaker competitiveness, and urges faster FTA negotiations and structural reform.
Global trade in 2026: WTO’s three rules for staying competitive
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
WTO’s 2025 GVC report says globalisation isn’t over—supply chains are rewiring. Three priorities for 2026: inclusion, resilience and sustainability.
Thai Chamber of Commerce submits 5 key pillars for economic revitalisation
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025
The Thai Chamber of Commerce has presented its White Paper 2025 to the government, outlining 5 core pillars to reboot Thailand's economy, attract investment, and boost competitiveness.