U.S. Tariffs Cause Decline in Thai Export Rates
In August 2025, Thailand’s exports increased by 5.8% year-on-year (YoY), reaching USD 27,743.19 million, though the growth slowed from the 11.0% recorded in July and fell short of expectations. Seasonally…
Gold Approaches $4,000 Amid US Shutdown Safe-Haven Demand
On Monday morning, gold prices surged past US$3,900 per ounce, nearing the US$4,000 mark, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid the ongoing US federal government shutdown. Bloomberg reported…
US Government Shutdown Could Impact Thai Exports and Baht, Finance Ministry Warns
Thailand’s Finance Ministry warns that the US government shutdown could affect the Thai economy through currency volatility, export delays, and tourism slowdown. The shutdown, triggered by failed budget negotiations, has…
IMF: Dollar’s Share in Global Reserves Drops to 30-Year Low
According to the IMF, the US dollar’s share in global reserves has declined to its lowest point in nearly 30 years. In Q2, the dollar’s reserve share dropped 1.5% from…
Are Affordable Chinese Imports Jeopardizing Thailand’s Economy?
Cheap Chinese imports have significantly impacted Thailand, leading to factory closures, declining industrial output, and weakened sectors like manufacturing, e-commerce, and electric vehicles. In 2023 alone, nearly 2,000 factories shut…
SEC Invites Applications for TouristDigiPay Business Operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced the TouristDigiPay sandbox, a pilot program allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into Thai Baht for payments within Thailand. This initiative…
Reinvent Thailand: A Platform for Policy Innovation and Economic Change
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has introduced new measures to strengthen financial resilience, focusing on promoting digital payments, enhancing consumer protection, and supporting sustainable growth. In partnership with the NESDC,…
Gold Prices Hit New High, Surpassing $3,800
Gold Reaches Record High, Surpassing $3,812 Per Ounce Amid Political Uncertainty and Economic Factors The price of gold hit an all-time high on Monday, soaring past $3,812 per ounce as…
Thai Finance Ministry Ready to Launch ‘Bad Debt’ Firms to Address Bank Runs
The Thai Ministry of Finance is prepared to gain immediate government approval for a plan to establish Asset Management Companies (AMCs) by major commercial banks, aiming to address the country’s…
Thai Silver Economy Expected to Reach 3.5 Trillion Baht in Consumption
Thailand’s expenditure on senior citizens is projected to rise from 2.18 trillion baht in 2023 to 3.5 trillion baht by 2033. This significant growth is part of a new national…