Aging society and skill shortage key issues in Thailand’s economy According to Moody’s latest Research Announcement, Thailand will sustain fiscal and external strength regardless of political developments; but structural challenges persist. 13 June 2019 Singapore, June 13, 2019 — —Thailand will likely maintain continuity on infrastructure investment, after the country’s recent election results. But its…
Thai vehicle production shrinks 6.11% YoY in May Thai vehicle production in May 2019 was 181,338 units, which is 6.11 percent lower than the previous year due to declines in both domestic and international markets. BANGKOK, 14 June 2019 (NNT) – The Thai vehicle production yield in May 2019 was lower by 6.11 percent year-on-year…
EIC cuts 2019’s growth forecast to 3.3%. EIC has revised down the forecast for Thailand’s GDP growth in 2019 to 3.3%, from the previous projection of 3.6%. The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reported that Thailand’s GDP expanded by 2.8%YOY (compared to the same period last year), or 1.0%QOQ_sa (seasonally…
World Bank downgrades Thai growth to 3.5% This is the first time since the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis that growth in the region has dropped below 6% according to the World Bank’s latest “Global Economic Prospects” report. Thailand’s 2019 GDP growth outlook is seen down to 3.5% from the 3.8% forecast in January, according to…
Private sector waits for new economic ministers to raise investor confidence The private sector says they’re waiting to see the new ministers emerge from the current negotiations that will be in charge of economic portfolios, who may raise the confidence of investors. Meanwhile, the Consumer Confidence Index was at 77.7 in for the month of…
Facing headwinds in 2019, Thai economy looks better for 2020 The Thai economy is projected to grow 3.8% in 2019, slightly below last year’s 4.2%. The main reason is slower growth in the global economy. thailand-business-news.com reports that this is likely to lead to a deceleration in Thai exports and tourism, which will impact domestic consumption. But…
Thai Economy faces headwinds in 2019 The Thai economy is projected to grow 3.8% in 2019, slightly below this year’s 4.2%. The main reason is slower growth in the global economy. This will lead to a deceleration in Thai exports and tourism, which will impact domestic consumption. However, foreign direct investment and government stimulus measures…
Delayed Government nomination to weigh on economy in 2nd half the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) forecasts that delaying in the government establishment will affect the expenditure budget for the year 2020. Bangkok, 6 June 2019 (NNT) – As for the economic situation, the meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and…
US-China Trade war escalates risking further slowdown in Thai exports The US government raised import tariffs on Chinese goods worth USD 200 billion from the previous rate of 10% since September 20181 to 25% starting 10 May 2019. The trade war that heats up once again is likely to weigh on Thai exports through 2…
Thai exports continued to contract by -2.6% YoY in April Thailand’s economy grew at its slowest pace since 2014 in the first quarter of this year as weaker global demand and trade tensions weighed on exports The value of Thai exports fell by -2.6% YoY in April 2019, a downward momentum continuing from negative growth…