Economic

Following days of disruption to livelihoods, homes and businesses due to days of ongoing rainfall and flooding across Bangkok, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) estimates that economic losses could amount to 7 billion baht, accounting for 57% of total economic losses nationwide, which are estimated to reach 12.283 billion baht d...

This week, the World Bank launched a report titled ‘Thailand Cities of the Future: Urban Foundations for a High-Income Economy’ in collaboration with the Program Management Unit on Area-Based Development (PMU-A) and the Urban Design and Development Center (UDDC), exploring how urban development of smaller cities can help drive Thailand’s economic g...

THE STANDARD held its annual Secret Sauce conference at Emsphere last week under the theme ‘Builders,’ bringing together a curated roster of speakers, brands, and experts from across Thailand's business and creative industries for a two-day event focused on ‘building’ in a hyper-competitive age.   Key Point   It’s All Ab...

Data centers have dominated the discourse in Thailand over the past year, becoming a symbol of technological advancement and innovation and evidence that Thailand is capturing a valuable component of the AI value chain.   Key Point   Regulation is catching up Quantifying the Economic Value of Data Centers A Questio...

Thailand’s economy grew by 1.9% in 2Q26, a significant slowdown from 1Q26’s expansion of 2.8%, according to reports by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). This is the weakest growth in three consecutive quarters, and there is an underlying story here.   Key Point   Thailand’s 2Q Tells an Uneven ...

The Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026 held in Bangkok on July 16 2026 brought together business leaders, policymakers and investors to exchange views and insights on Asia’s future. We heard keynote speeches from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ekniti Nitithanprapas, as well as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Ph...

NEWSLETTER 26 กรกฎาคม - 1 สิงหาคม 2569  15 MOU กับทุนจีน 70,000 ล้านบาท: ไทยได้โรงงานหรือได้ ‘อนาคต’?   สวัสดีผู้ติดตาม THE STANDARD ทุกท่าน    การเยือนสาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีนอย่างเป็นทางการของนายกรัฐมนตรี อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล ได้ผลลัพธ์ที่จับต้องได้ในเชิงการเมืองและการลงทุน ทั้งการลงนามความตกลงและบันทึกความเข้าใจ (MOU) ร...

Although current headlines may be focused on Thailand’s high export growth and Artificial Intelligence (AI)’s contribution to the surge, recent remarks by the Bank of Thailand Governor suggests there’s more to the numbers.    Speaking at the Bank of Thailand's 2026 annual seminar for its Southern Regional Office on 13th July, BOT Go...

The much-debated FY2027 draft budget is currently testing the waters of a significant question for Thailand. Does fiscal policy still have the ability to support the country’s new growth model?    Key point   The real question behind Thailand’s borrowing When previous spending compromises the future When Fisca...

On 29 June, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas presented the 2027 budget bill to parliament, outlining plans to spend 3.79 trillion baht in fiscal 2027 and projecting a deficit.    According to the presentation, recurring expenditure rose by up to 130 billion baht, while investment expenditure fell by 7...