Thai business group raises 2026 GDP growth forecast

A Thai business group raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to a range of 2.1% to 2.5%. The improved outlook comes as Thailand unveils a three-balance strategy to spread export gains to small businesses and farmers. At the same time, small and medium-sized enterprises face a widening divide, and the government is tightening digital asset transfer rules and adjusting its EV tax policy to target exports and local value.