Economics
The Bank of Thailand keeps the policy rate steady at 1.75%
Keeping the policy rate unchanged at 1.75% signals the Bank of Thailand’s intent to preserve monetary policy space while navigating...
Thailand Launches $4.8 Billion Stimulus to Power Economic Revival
The Thai government has greenlit a 157 billion baht economic stimulus package designed to ignite job creation and bolster key...
Tourism Decline Triggers Sharpest Stock Plunge in Asia for Thai Airport Company
Thailand's tourism recovery post-Covid is faltering, particularly among Chinese travelers, significantly impacting Airports of Thailand's duty-free sales and stock value,...
Thailand and EU Aim to Finalize FTA Deal by End of 2025
Thai Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan and EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met in Paris to accelerate the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement...
Thailand’s export value surged by 18.4% year-on-year in May 2025, fueled by electronic exports to China
Thai exports in May 2025 surged by 18.4% year-on-year, reaching a record-high value of 31.04 billion US dollars.
Thailand Strengthens efforts to Dismantle Foreign Nominee Schemes
Thailand is tightening regulations on foreign investments, especially nominee arrangements, creating uncertainty. Stricter enforcement since 2015 targets illegal holdings, particularly...
World Bank Slashes Thailand’s 2025 GDP Forecast to 1.8% Amid Global Economic Slowdown
The World Bank has downgraded Thailand’s economic growth forecast for 2025 to just 1.8%, a sharp 1.1% cut from its...
Thai Economy Faces Challenges Amid Trump’s Tariff Policy
Former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, particularly those implemented or proposed during his second term starting in 2025, have significant...
