BOI and SET partners to attract top firms to Thailand’s new economy
Thailand’s BOI and SET collaborate to attract global firms, promote high-tech industries, and boost long-term economic growth Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI), announced on August 15…
Thai Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate Amid Economic Challenges
Thailand’s central bank has unanimously cut its policy interest rate by 0.25%, from 1.75% to 1.50%, to support vulnerable groups like SMEs and low-income households amid economic challenges. The move…
Commerce Ministry Reduces Cambodia Border Trade Target by 1%
Thailand-Cambodia bilateral trade totaled 28.72 billion baht in June 2025, a 9.5% decrease from the previous year, mainly due to declining exports like diesel (down 7.4%) and refined petroleum (down…
Thai Q2 Profit Reaches 12.13 Billion Baht, Market Capitalization Hits 370 Billion Baht
Thai Airways International (THAI) demonstrated sustained and robust growth in the second quarter of 2025 following its successful re-listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The airline and its…
Thailand’s Economy Weakens in June (Bank of Thailand)
In June, Thailand’s economic momentum softened compared to the previous month, reflecting declines across multiple sectors including merchandise exports, manufacturing output, and tourism activities. The slowdown is attributable to ongoing…
Regional Competition and Domestic Resilience Shape Thailand’s Tourism in 2025
Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals dropped 6% in the first seven months of 2025, totaling 19.29 million visitors, with a 4.22% decline in tourism revenue to 895.16 billion baht. Competition from…
Analyzing the Trade-offs in Tariff Structures
The announcement of a 19% reciprocal tariff by the US on Thai goods presents both challenges and opportunities for Thailand’s economy. While this rate aligns with regional averages, it also…
Experts anticipate additional interest rate reductions later this year
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) may have multiple opportunities to cut interest rates this year to support the economy, particularly if US tariffs on Thai goods remain less competitive compared…
Trump sets 19% tariff on Thailand, Cambodia after peace deal
Photo Credit: Reuters The United States has imposed a 19% tariff on imports from Thailand and Cambodia, down from the initial 36% rate threatened earlier this month. This adjustment follows…
Thai Advertising Spending Growth Forecast Reduced
Thailand’s advertising and marketing expenditure for 2025 is projected to grow by just 1.5%, reaching 87 billion baht, according to digital media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI). This is a…