Publication: Thailand Monthly Economic Monitor, November 2025
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2025-11-25
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2025-11-25
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The economy slowed and tourism remained weak in the third quarter, despite a strong growth in exports. To bolster growth, the government rolled out a Quick Big Wins strategy with short-term stimulus measures, a debt restructuring program, and tax incentives to revive domestic tourism. Fiscal conditions loosened in FY2025 due to higher capital spending and stimulus measures; monetary policy remained accommodative as negative inflation persisted amid lower energy and food prices. Increased current account and portfolio inflows supported appreciation of the baht.
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“World Bank. 2025. Thailand Monthly Economic Monitor, November 2025. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/44016 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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