Thailand Economic Outlook
May 21, 2019
In general elections held on 24 March, the military-backed Palang Pracharat (PP) party fell short of securing a majority in the Lower House. Although the party is still expected to form a coalition with smaller parties—therefore, the incumbent prime minister should remain in office—, political instability will remain elevated. Meanwhile, the Thai economy should have cooled in the first quarter of this year on softening domestic demand: Average private consumption growth eased to an over one-year low, despite a slight uptick in consumer sentiment and still-muted inflation; private investment contracted for the first time in two years; and manufacturing output dropped for the first time in three years. Moreover, while monthly trade data showed that the trade balance swung back into black for the first time since Q2 2018, this was only owing to a stronger drop in imports compared to exports.Thailand Economic Growth
Economic growth should moderate this year even though increased government expenditure related to infrastructure projects will likely provide some stimulus. Downside risks mainly stem from lingering trade tensions between the U.S. and China affecting exports, while high household indebtedness is likely to drag on private consumption, which is seen moderating this year. Our panel expects the economy to expand 3.6% in 2019, which is unchanged from last month’s forecast, and 3.5% in 2020.Thailand Economy Data
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| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 2.16 | 0.0 % | Jun 13 |
| Exchange Rate | 31.19 | 0.17 % | Jun 13 |
| Stock Market | 1,674 | -1.41 % | Jun 13 |
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Thailand Economic News
Thailand: Inflation inches down in May
June 4, 2019
Consumer prices increased 0.48% month-on-month in May, up from the prior month’s 0.44% rise, reflective on noticeable price increases for food and non-alcoholic beverages, while transportation and communication costs also rose albeit at a softer pace than in the prior month.
Thailand: Manufacturing output rebounds in April
May 28, 2019
Manufacturing production rose 2.0% year-on-year in April, swinging from a revised 2.7% contraction in March (previously reported: -2.5% year-on-year).
Thailand: Exports fall again in April
May 23, 2019
Thailand recorded a trade deficit of USD 1.5 billion in April, swinging from a USD 2.0 billion surplus in March; the 12-month moving sum of the trade balance narrowed from a USD 3.0 billion surplus in March to a USD 2.6 billion surplus.
Thailand: Economic growth moderates to near five-year low in Q1
May 21, 2019
Economic growth decelerated to 2.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2019, down from the 3.6% annual expansion logged in Q4 last year and the lowest reading in nearly half a decade.
Thailand: Inflation stable in April at lower end of Central Bank’s target range
May 16, 2019
Consumer prices rose 0.44% in April over the previous month (March: 0.41% month-on-month) due to stronger price increases for food and non-alcoholic beverages, and apparel and footwear. Inflation was stable at March’s 1.2% in April, remaining within the Central Bank’s 1.0%–4.0% target range for the second time after several months of undershooting.
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