Household Debt Limits Bank Growth
Thailand’s high household debt, at 86.8% of GDP in Q2 2025, will continue to constrain banking sector growth in 2026, despite banks aiming for positive loan expansion to bolster the…
BoT Committee Predicts Conservative Growth Outlook
The Bank of Thailand anticipates that Thailand’s GDP growth for this year and the next will fall short of its potential, influenced by both cyclical and structural challenges. In the…
NIKKEI: Vietnam Set to Surpass Thailand’s Economy This Year Amid Rapid Growth
Photo Credit: Eye on Asia According to Nikkei Asia, Vietnam is on track to surpass Thailand’s economy as early as this year, driven by a significant government-led infrastructure expansion. While…
Social Security Contributions “Section 33 – Section 39 – Section 40” for January 2026, how much should be paid?
Social Security Contributions for January 2026: Updates for Section 33, Section 39, and Section 40 In accordance with the Cabinet’s resolution effective today (January 1, 2026), social security contributions have…
Prioritizing Foreign Investment
Photo Credit: Stock Photo The new government should focus not only on short-term measures like stimulus packages to revive the sluggish economy but also on long-term strategies aimed at boosting…
Exporters Encounter Another Challenging Year
Thailand’s exports in 2026 are expected to face volatility and challenges due to a global economic slowdown, high household debt, geopolitical uncertainties, and rising trade protectionism, according to the Thai…
Manufacturers Prepare for Challenging 2026
Thailand’s manufacturing industry is preparing for a challenging start to 2026, driven by ongoing political instability, weak domestic demand, and structural issues within the sector. Industry leaders warn that unresolved…
OCBC, Bangkok Bank, and First Abu Dhabi Participate in Hong Kong’s $14 Billion Offshore Yuan Initiative
Photo Credit: Reuters Leading financial institutions from Southeast Asia and the Middle East—including OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Qatar National Bank—have joined Hong Kong’s expanded yuan liquidity…
SET Posts with the weakest performance in the region
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) faces ongoing structural and cyclical hurdles in 2026, following its record-low performance within the region in 2025. After the index declined over 10% in…
Cabinet Approves New Regulations for Additional Taxation
The cabinet has approved in principle a set of decrees and regulations under the 2024 Top-Up Tax Act to specify detailed guidelines for the imposition and calculation of the tax,…