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Two-Thirds of Thai Youth ‘Can Read but Not Comprehend’ as Social Media Erodes Critical Thinking
Two-Thirds of Thai Youth ‘Can Read but Not Comprehend’ as Social Media Erodes Critical Thinking
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
TDRI President warns that reliance on influencer summaries and AI is weakening the 'analytical muscles' of 65% of Thai 15-year-oldsElection 2026 debt pledges under scrutiny as TDRI warns of weaker financial discipline
Election 2026 debt pledges under scrutiny as TDRI warns of weaker financial discipline
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
Thailand’s 2026 election has turned household debt into a key battleground, with parties pitching debt write-offs and relief schemes. TDRI warns overly generous plans may encourage non-payment and undermine financial discipline.Democrats reject TDRI funding doubts, say pledges are costed over four years
Democrats reject TDRI funding doubts, say pledges are costed over four years
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Democrat Party leaders reject Thailand Development Research Institute funding doubts, saying pledges are transparently costed over four years and won’t strain the budget.TDRI questions Pheu Thai ‘nine new millionaires’ policy filing
TDRI questions Pheu Thai ‘nine new millionaires’ policy filing
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2026
TDRI says Pheu Thai’s “nine new millionaires a day” lottery incentive was not found in documents filed with the Election Commission, despite a projected 3.2bn baht annual costBaht breaks 31 to five-year high as TDRI warns exchange-rate targeting could risk a “Tom Yum Kung”-style crisis
Baht breaks 31 to five-year high as TDRI warns exchange-rate targeting could risk a “Tom Yum Kung”-style crisis
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
The baht strengthened to around 30.93–30.95 per US dollar on Jan 21, 2026, after hitting 30.88—its strongest since March 23, 2021. A TDRI researcher cautions against switching to exchange-rate targeting, warning it is ill-suited to Thailand and could create fresh financial risks.Thai Exports Face Double-Threat in 2026 as US Tightens Grip on ‘Circumvention’ and Strategic Goods
Thai Exports Face Double-Threat in 2026 as US Tightens Grip on ‘Circumvention’ and Strategic Goods
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
Economic analysts warn that a 40% 'circumvention' tax and new strategic levies on machinery could derail Thailand’s recent export growth to the United StatesTDRI warns populism risks fiscal trap and credit downgrade
TDRI warns populism risks fiscal trap and credit downgrade
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
Populist handouts risk a fiscal trap and possible credit downgrade; the next government to focus on jobs, sustainable welfare and open data to curb graftThailand's Leading Think Tank Unveils Six Urgent Policy Priorities for Next Government
Thailand's Leading Think Tank Unveils Six Urgent Policy Priorities for Next Government
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
TDRI calls for action on corruption, competitiveness and fiscal sustainability as country faces mounting economic and social challengesTDRI warns of potential issues with Thailand's 3 million-tonne rice absorption scheme
TDRI warns of potential issues with Thailand's 3 million-tonne rice absorption scheme
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) cautions that the government's 3 million-tonne rice absorption scheme could repeat the mistakes of the rice pledging scheme, creating opportunities for corruption and disrupting exports.TDRI backs VAT rise to 8.5% to help fix Thailand’s budget deficit
TDRI backs VAT rise to 8.5% to help fix Thailand’s budget deficit
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025
A senior TDRI economist supports raising VAT from 7% to 8.5% in 2028 and to 10% in 2030, saying the government should act immediately to rebalance the deficit and strengthen long-term fiscal stability.