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JSCCIB Joins Forces with Public Sector and World Bank

BANGKOK, THAILAND – August 17, 2026 — The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB), comprising the Thai Bankers’ Association, the Board of Trade of Thailand and the Federation of Thai Industries, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, the National Economic and Social…

Thai growth faces mounting economic headwinds

Thai growth faces mounting economic headwinds

Thailand faces growing economic challenges from a current account deficit, tight fiscal conditions and uncertainty over trade negotiations with the US, limiting the government's room to drive growth, says Supavud Saicheua, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Thailand's misleading growth story

Thailand's misleading growth story

Thailand's quarterly GDP growth rate was 1.2% in the third quarter of 2025, rising to 2.5% in the fourth quarter and further to 2.8% in the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

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Tilling the soil before planting

As Thailand navigates a complex and rapidly changing global landscape, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has opened a vital public dialogue regarding the draft framework of the 14th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2028–2032). Among its core pillars, "Pillar 3: Upgrading Human Capital", stands out as…

A debt trap for Gen Z

The National Economic and Social Development Council has released data on household debt that shows a worrying rise in borrowing among Generation Z and recent graduates.

Panel calls for overhaul of alcohol tax structure

The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has recommended restructuring the alcoholic beverage tax system to help reduce consumption.

NESDC to evaluate Land Bridge project

The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is preparing to convene a subcommittee meeting on the Land Bridge project to assess the project's feasibility and possible development model.

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AI growth puts 8.7m Thai jobs at risk

AI growth puts 8.7m Thai jobs at risk

Nearly 9 million workers could potentially be affected by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), according to estimates by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Thailand's 2024 budget to be ready by Q1 2024

Thailand's 2024 budget to be ready by Q1 2024

Thailand expects its 2024 fiscal budget to be ready by the first quarter of next year, Danucha Pichayanan, chief of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), told a business seminar on Wednesday.

Warning over household debt surge

Warning over household debt surge

The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) warns that Thailand's ballooning household debt will become a serious problem if employment and the economy decelerate, says secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan.

NESDC demands discipline

NESDC demands discipline

The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has warned the new government to strictly maintain financial and fiscal discipline as it will affect foreign investors' confidence in the Thai economy, says secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan.

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