BOT: Gov measures boost consumption/investment in Dec 2025

Prachachat•Economy•248d ago

Reader Briefing

The Bank of Thailand reports that government stimulus measures at the end of 2025 boosted private consumption and investment in December 2025, leading to overall economic expansion.

•The Thai economy expanded in December 2025 due to both demand and supply factors.
•Government measures contributed to improved private consumption and investment.
•Exports and industrial sectors showed signs of recovery, but tourism remains slow.
•Key concerns include the strengthening Thai Baht and business liquidity.

Overview

•In December 2025, Thai economy expanded from the previous month due to demand and supply factors.
•Private consumption index (CPI) increased by 2.5% in December 2025, supported by government measures.
•Private investment index (PII) increased by 3.6% in December 2025, driven by machinery and vehicles.
•Tourist arrivals decreased by 1.5% in December 2025, primarily from short-haul markets.
•Goods exports, excluding gold, increased by 1.3% in December 2025, with growth in electronics and appliances.
•Industrial production index (MPI) increased by 3.8% in December 2025, with petroleum and automotive sectors recovering.
•Overall inflation was -0.28% in December 2025, narrowing due to food prices, while core inflation slowed.
•The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is monitoring the impacts of the strong Baht and business liquidity.

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Key Quotes

Chayawadee Chai-anan

"In summary, during the fourth quarter, the Thai economy shows a trend of expansion from the previous quarter, reflected in foreign demand indicators, including increased exports of electronics and electrical appliances, and tourism revenue rising with gradually recovering tourist numbers."

สรุปทั้งไตรมาสที่ 4 เศรษฐกิจไทยมีแนวโน้มขยายตัวจากไตรมาสก่อน สะท้อนจากเครื่องชี้อุปสงค์ต่างประเทศ ทั้งการส่งออกสินค้าที่เพิ่มขึ้นในหมวดอิเล็กทรอนิกส์และเครื่องใช้ไฟฟ้า และรายรับภาคการท่องเที่ยวที่เพิ่มขึ้นตามจำนวนนักท่องเที่ยวที่ทยอยฟื้นตัว

Key Entities

Organization

Bank of Thailand(ธปท.)ℹ️

The central bank of Thailand, which analyzes and reports on the country's economic performance.

Person

Chayawadee Chai-anan(นางสาวชญาวดี ชัยอนันต์)ℹ️

Assistant Governor, Corporate Relations Group and Spokesperson for the Bank of Thailand, who provided the economic report for December 2025.