Thailand
Thai business group keeps 2026 GDP growth forecast at 1.6% to 2%
Exports are projected to drop by between 0.5% and 1.5% this year
Global investors shun Thailand as election overhang hits assets
The nation’s assets have fallen out of favour amid a sluggish economy, weak tourism and recurring political unrest
Thailand’s ex-PM Abhisit returns to political fray in boost for his party
[BANGKOK] Passersby stopped Thailand’s former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva every now and again to ask for selfies as the salt-and-pepper-haired leader walked through a bustling market in Bangkok,...
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
