Thailand
Thailand’s election is awash with giveaways, but real economic reform remains the hard sell
No political party is expected to win a majority, which means a coalition government is inevitable
Fatal accidents shake Thailand’s faith in once-dominant builder
Italian-Thai Development’s financial problems were getting progressively worse prior to the accidents
Thai economy grew in last quarter of 2025 on exports and domestic demand
Thailand recorded a current account surplus of US$3.1 billion in December
Thailand’s opposition party widens lead ahead of tight election race
Support for the opposition party rose to 34.2% while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s conservative Bhumjaithai Party trailed with 22.6%
Thailand to open more sectors to foreign firms
It will also cut approval times for foreign business permits to one month from 60 days
Thailand tightens scrutiny after cash withdrawals of over US$6 million each
The move comes as the Election Commission examines allegations of vote-buying
Thailand car production rises 8.6% on year in December
Output seen going up 3% to 1.5 million units in 2026
Thai economy could grow up to 1.7% this year, still below potential, central bank chief says
Bank of Thailand chief says growth should be as high as 2.7 per cent
Thai finance ministry maintains 2026 growth forecast at 2%
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s economy is expected to grow 2 per cent this year, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, maintaining a previous forecast.
Thai gold traders with at least 10 billion baht in annual transactions must report to central bank
They also need to keep transaction records for at least three years
