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…
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…
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…
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…
Incomes on the rise for Thai expats “The Thai economy has continued to see an upward trend in recent years, with a steady and sustained increase in overseas business…” The pay and benefits packages of expats in Thailand has seen a major increase, with the overall package of an average overseas worker increasing by US$27,917,…
Thai exports pay price for US-China trade war US markets the new hope after shipments slump to a 24month low last month. THAI EXPORTS contracted in April by 2.6 per cent year on year, hitting their lowest level in 24 months, impacted by the US-China trade war, the Commerce Ministry said yesterday, adding it was…
Thai growth slips to 4-year low in Q1 Thailand’s GDP growth slowed sharply to 2.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2019 from 3.6% in the previous quarter The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reported that GDP rose 2.8% year-on-year in the first quarter. Workers are seen carrying out construction work at the…
Thai GDP forecast cut to 3.3% to 3.8% THE National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has adjusted down its GDP forecast from 4 per cent to 3.3 to 3.8 per cent, citing the impact on Thai exports from the escalating US-China trade war as the key factor. “The escalation of the trade war is…