Local Japanese companies upbeat for the first halfListen to this articleMr Abe, centre, says Japanese companies in Thailand want to see a weaker baht. Mr Abe said Japanese companies are looking to expand their exports to growing markets such as India, Indonesia and Vietnam. Japanese companies identified the top challenges for corporate management as sluggish domestic demand, severe competition with other companies, rising total labour costs and exchange rate fluctuations. Japanese companies want to see a weaker baht," he said. To support business operations in Thailand, Japanese companies are urging the government to implement consumption stimulus measures, address elevated household debt and improve tax refund and tax audit procedures.

Source: Bangkok Post January 28, 2026 04:20 UTC