Thailand’s consumer confidence reaches lowest point in 9 months
Thailand's consumer confidence hits 9-month low due to economic slowdown and political uncertainty. Key concerns include potential dismissal of Prime Minister and slow economic recovery.
Beyond hardships in 2024 Thai economy faces long-term challenges
Thailand faces long-term economic challenges and a slow-growing workforce, exacerbated by an aging population. Calls for fiscal and political reforms to avoid a lost...
Thailand’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) contribute to growth and attract investment
Thai government develops SEZs in 10 regions for economic growth and private investment. Over 51 billion baht invested, 7700 SMEs established and infrastructure projects underway for further development.
House to debate supplementary budget for digital wallet on Wednesday
House of Representatives will debate a proposed 122 billion baht supplementary budget for a digital wallet scheme on Wednesday. PM to join briefly, opposition...
SET Monthly Market Briefing For June 2024
Here is a summary of the content in 30 words: The Thai SET Index fell 3.3% in June 2024, with foreign investors selling THB 116...
Bridging Thailand’s Infrastructure Investment Gap
Thailand needs private sector-driven Thailand Infrastructure Investment Bank (TIIB) to mobilize private financing for infrastructure due to public finance constraints.
Negotiations on economic partnership with South Korea begin
Thailand and South Korea have started negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance bilateral trade and investment, with discussions covering various sectors like...
World Bank downgrades Thailand’s growth outlook to 2.4% due to declining exports
World Bank revises Thailand's 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2.4% due to weak exports, with focus on consumer spending, tourism, and export rebound.
