Overview
Thailand’s economy remains fragile entering 2026, yet digital, electronics, electric vehicles, energy, agriculture and wellness are expected to anchor new growth. A comprehensive review by Thansettakij and insights from government agencies reveal 45 trends in investment, exports, agriculture, consumer behaviour, marketing and tourism that are set to shape the country’s economic trajectory next year.
Recent Performance
GDP expanded 2.4% in the first three quarters of 2025, with full-year growth forecast around 2%. For 2026, IMF and the Bank of Thailand project growth of 1.6%, citing structural weaknesses, geopolitical risks, US trade policy uncertainty, and high household debt.
Key Sectors Driving Growth
Despite a cautious outlook, several sectors are positioned to propel momentum. These sectors, along with the associated projects, are expected to form the “three pillars of the new economy.”
Project Highlights
- 730 projects valued at 867.831 billion baht across seven identified industries.
- 868 projects worth 199.166 billion baht submitted across five secondary industries: renewable energy, agriculture and food, petrochemicals and chemicals, medical services, and tourism.
- In total, 1,577 projects across seven and secondary industries worth more than 1.06 trillion baht.
Industries Covered
Investments span digital, electronics, EVs, energy, agriculture, wellness, renewable energy, petrochemicals, medical services, tourism, and related sectors.
“Thailand unveils 45 economic trends shaping 2026 as digital, electronics and automotive investment surges, while smart farming and ageing-market demand rise.”
Authoritative Take
The assessment combines coverage from Thansettakij with government agency insights to map investment, export, and consumption patterns that will influence Thailand’s economic path in 2026.
Author's Summary
Thailand’s 2026 growth will hinge on a diversified mix of digital, electronics, EVs, energy, agriculture and wellness, supported by a large slate of projects totaling over 1.0 trillion baht, despite a tempered macro outlook.
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