Thailand’s industrial sentiment index fell to 88.2 in December 2025 from 89.1 in November, with the FTI citing Thai-Cambodian border clashes, policy uncertainty after Parliament’s dissolution, fewer working days, PM2.5 impacts and a stronger baht weighing on exporters and tourism.

Thailand’s industry confidence index in September dropped by one point to 91.5 compared to August due to concerns about rising oil prices and the strengthening of the currency, Supant Mongkolsuthree, chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries told a press conference yesterday.