Thailand's Economy Faces Structural Challenges as IMF Forecasts 2.1% GDP Growth for 2026
Thansettakij
Key summary
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) warns that Thailand's economy risks prolonged low growth despite a slight upward revision in IMF forecasts to 2.1% for 2026. Key obstacles include geopolitical tensions affecting energy prices, trade barriers like US Section 301 investigations, and domestic structural issues such as an aging population and high household debt. To counter these headwinds, the FTI advocates for major structural reforms, including a digital government transition, energy sector liberalization, and the adoption of AI to boost SMEs. The goal is to create new growth engines that could help the economy expand by at least 3% annually.
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