Thailand’s economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic

SCMP · 2026-02-16
Thailand’s economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic

Thailand’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter, prompting the government to raise its 2026 outlook and bolstering hopes for a gradual recovery despite lingering economic challenges. Gross domestic product grew 2.5 per cent in the October-December quarter from a year ‌earlier, boosted by s