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Thailand's economy experienced a slowdown, driven by temporary declines in services and manufacturing, despite growth in exports and modest improvements in tourism.

The Thai economy in June softened from the previous month, as merchandise exports and manufacturing declined following previous acceleration. Tourism-related activities also decreased, driven by lower tourist arrivals. 

On July 21, 2025, the 30th EMEAP Governors' Meeting addressed regional trade impacts from geopolitical tensions, inflation challenges, and AI developments, emphasizing ongoing policy assessment needs over the next few years.

The Thai economy weakened as the service sector experienced a slowdown, despite a rise in merchandise exports and growth in short-haul tourism. Major challenges include trade policies, tourism trends, and geopolitical tensions.

The Thai economy improved from the previous month, following increased activities in the manufacturing production, service sector, as well as private investment.

The Committee decided, with a 5-2 vote, to reduce the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points, lowering it from 2.00% to 1.75%, effective immediately. Two members voted to keep the policy rate unchanged.

Current US trade policies and global reactions significantly influence the global economy, financial markets, and international trade. The Thai economy is under pressure from multiple sources, leading to heightened volatility and uncertainty, which may adversely affect exports, according to à ...

Thai economic activities softened in February, tourism sector slowed due to lower Chinese tourist arrivals, but increased from other nationalities.