Thailand Q1 GDP Beats Forecasts, 2026 Outlook Unchanged Amid Middle East War
Thailand’s economy accelerated more than expected in the first quarter, showing resilience even as the Middle East war drove up energy and living costs. Still, the 2026 outlook was left unchanged.
The finance ministry said growth conditions are uneven across the economy and warned that exports and buying power are expected to soften in the second quarter because of the war’s impact. The finance minister also signaled plans to raise investment levels to bolster the recovery and said Thailand has enough fiscal policy flexibility to support growth.
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