NESDC: 2025 GDP Exceeds Forecast 2.4%, Q4 Up 2.5%, 2026 Outlook 2%

Prachachat•Economy•1d ago

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Thailand's economy grew 2.4% in 2025, exceeding initial projections with a strong Q4 performance, and is forecasted to grow by 2.0% in 2026.

•The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reported Thailand's GDP grew 2.4% in 2025.
•Q4 2025 GDP growth reached 2.5%, driven by robust state and private investment and construction.
•The NESDC projects a 2.0% GDP growth for 2026, with a range of 1.5% to 2.5%.
•Despite positive growth, the tourism sector remains weak.

•Thailand's GDP grew 2.4% in 2025, compared to 2.9% in 2024.
•Q4 2025 GDP growth was 2.5%, exceeding previous estimates.
•Total investment in 2025 grew by 4.9%, a significant turnaround from a 0.3% decrease in 2024.
•Construction sector growth was high at 11.2% in Q4 2025.
•The tourism and related services sector contracted by 6.9% in Q4 2025.
•NESDC forecasts Thailand's GDP to grow between 1.5-2.5% in 2026, with a central estimate of 2.0%.
•Foreign tourist revenue is projected to reach 1.65 trillion baht in 2026, up from 1.47 trillion baht in 2025.
•The unemployment rate in 2025 was 0.81%, with average inflation at -0.1%.

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NESDC(สภาพัฒน์)ℹ️

The National Economic and Social Development Council, which released the economic performance report.

Danucha Pichayanan(นายดนุชา พิชยนันท์)ℹ️

Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) who presented the economic figures.