Thai indicators set for improvement in 2026Listen to this articleAnalysts believe the Thai economy has passed its cyclical low, with a gradual U-shaped recovery likely in 2026, supported by improving global conditions, a rebound in tourism and faster government spending. Paradorn Tiaranapramote, first vice-president of research at Asia Plus Securities (ASPS), said economic and investment indicators are showing clearer signs of improvement. Industries expected to deliver both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter earnings growth include agribusiness, media, commerce, packaging, transport, energy and finance. BLS predicts stimulus of roughly 40 billion baht would add only 0.1-0.2% to GDP and 0.4-0.8% to SET index earnings, placing the short-term market ceiling at 1,350-1,370 points. If a government is formed smoothly by May, the brokerage maintains its 2026 SET index target at 1,440 points.

Source: Bangkok Post February 03, 2026 22:45 UTC