(Photo: Kanana Katharangsiporn)Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.0% this year, the ‌Finance Ministry reported on Tuesday, maintaining ​its previous forecast. The Thai economy has been struggling with the appreciating baht, US tariffs, high household debt, a border conflict with Cambodia and political uncertainty ahead of elections in early February. Foreign ‍tourist arrivals are expected to reach 35.5 million this year, the ministry said, maintaining a previous forecast. The ministry also forecast headline inflation at 0.3% this year, compared with a previous forecast of 0.5%. Headline consumer prices dipped 0.14% in ​2025 compared to a year earlier.

Source: Bangkok Post January 27, 2026 10:31 UTC