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Bank of Thailand warns of uncertain second-half outlook
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Thailand’s economic outlook remains highly uncertain in the second half of 2026, with pressure from US tariff measures, forthcoming rules on excess production capacity and structural weaknesses in the industrial and labour sectors, according to the B
Key facts
- Chayawadee Chai-Anant, assistant governor of the Bank of Thailand’s Corporate Relations Group, said on Tuesday that both positive and negative factors would have to be considered, despite the central bank having previously raised its
- Thailand is currently subject to an additional tariff of 12.5%, compared with 10% for some other countries
- The difference is relatively small, while the rate is also lower than the 19% initially anticipated.
- She said the economy was expected to perform better in the third quarter than in the second, supported by government stimulus measures being implemented from June to September 2026.
Summary
Chayawadee Chai-Anant, assistant governor of the Bank of Thailand’s Corporate Relations Group, said on Tuesday that both positive and negative factors would have to be considered, despite the central bank having previously raised its economic growth forecast.
She said the economy was expected to perform better in the third quarter than in the second, supported by government stimulus measures being implemented from June to September 2026.