Thai Growth ‘Not Good’ but Resilient to Wartime Shocks, Says Central Bank Chief
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026
Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn revises down inflation forecasts to 2.4% while cautioning that structural issues hamper credit access for SMEs
PM highlights Thailand’s FDI and OECD ambitions to WEF
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul tells WEF managing director Maroun Kairouz that Thailand is ready to attract investment, pursue OECD membership and become a regional economic hub
Ekniti defends B400bn loan decree as oil shock hits Thai economy ahead of court ruling
MONDAY, JULY 06, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree is vital to sustain Thailand’s economy, ease the impact of rising global oil prices and accelerate the country’s energy transition before a Constitutional Court ruling on July 9.
IMF-World Bank 2026 puts Thailand on global investment stage
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
Thailand expects the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok to lift investor confidence, showcase its readiness and strengthen its global economic profile.
Thailand pushes 3.788tn-baht budget as deficit spending tests fiscal discipline
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
Thailand’s government has proposed a 3.788-trillion-baht fiscal 2027 budget with a 788-billion-baht deficit to support growth while public debt nears the 70% ceiling.
Beverage market emerges as rare growth pocket in Thailand’s slowing consumer economy
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Thailand’s beverage service market is forecast to keep growing as cafes, tea shops and health-focused drinks expand, but weaker purchasing power and intense competition are squeezing small operators.