Thailand's Economy Shows Mixed Signals: Growth Trajectory Amid Tourism Decline and Fuel Fund Deficit
Thai Enquirer
Key summary
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence in Thailand's third-quarter economic growth, citing rising exports and favorable credit ratings. However, tourism arrivals dropped 3.88% to 23,452,895 from January to October, while headline inflation rose 2.53% in August due to fuel prices. The Oil Fuel Fund recorded a deficit of 98,842 million baht as of October 4, with subsidies adjusted effective October 6. Meanwhile, Thai Airways faces scrutiny over alleged data leaks and operational disruptions following recent flooding.
Top Five Sources of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (Jan–Oct 2026)
| China | 3999854 passengers |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 2982095 passengers |
| India | 1751485 passengers |
| Russia | 1281214 passengers |
| South Korea | 860655 passengers |
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