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SMEs delay debt payments as costs and weak demand squeeze profits
SMEs delay debt payments as costs and weak demand squeeze profits
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
Thai SMEs face rising NPLs, falling credit, factory closures and delayed debt repayments as costs surge and purchasing power weakensUnlocking Thailand’s THB221bn Myanmar Demographic: Study Warns Firms are Missing a New Purchasing Powerhouse
Unlocking Thailand’s THB221bn Myanmar Demographic: Study Warns Firms are Missing a New Purchasing Powerhouse
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
A landmark study by Happio reveals Thailand's four million Myanmar residents inject 221bn baht annually into the economy, altering the retail landscapeThai car exports fall as parts costs and weak demand weigh on output
Thai car exports fall as parts costs and weak demand weigh on output
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Thailand’s car exports fell in the first four months of 2026, as the FTI warned that rising parts costs and weak purchasing power could hit output.Thai retail confidence falls as panic buying drains April spending
Thai retail confidence falls as panic buying drains April spending
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thailand’s April retail sentiment index fell 7.2 points as March panic buying, high fuel costs and weaker purchasing power hit salesThailand’s minimum wage rises just 1.7% a year, real incomes stagnate
Thailand’s minimum wage rises just 1.7% a year, real incomes stagnate
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Bnomics says Thailand’s minimum wage rose only 1.7% annually over a decade, as rising living costs eroded real worker incomeEconomists warn high oil prices could push Thailand towards stagflation, squeeze purchasing power
Economists warn high oil prices could push Thailand towards stagflation, squeeze purchasing power
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Experts say prolonged Middle East tensions could keep oil prices high, lifting inflation and slowing growth. SCB EIC has cut its Thailand growth forecast to 1.4% in the base case, while CIMB Thai warns inflation moving above 2% is a danger point.Q4 2025 second-hand housing supply surges 30%, exceeding 220,000 units
Q4 2025 second-hand housing supply surges 30%, exceeding 220,000 units
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
Thailand’s resale housing market ended 2025 with sharply higher listings, while weaker ownership transfers pointed to still-fragile purchasing power.Thailand enters technical deflation after nine months of falling prices
Thailand enters technical deflation after nine months of falling prices
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
Falling costs, especially fuel and farm goods, are dragging prices down, but core inflation is still positive, suggesting demand has not yet cracked.FTI warns of ‘perfect storm’ as 2026 GDP growth seen at 1.6–2.0%
FTI warns of ‘perfect storm’ as 2026 GDP growth seen at 1.6–2.0%
MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 2026
The FTI says Thailand’s economy may grow just 1.6–2.0% in 2026 as manufacturing, jobs and purchasing power face mounting pressure.AI, Influencers, and Wellness Drive Thai Purchase Decisions
AI, Influencers, and Wellness Drive Thai Purchase Decisions
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025
AI, social media influencers, and a growing focus on wellness are fundamentally reshaping purchasing choices in Thailand’s evolving consumer market, with technology playing an indispensable role in shaping consumer behaviour