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Much depends on external pressures Containers are prepared for export at the Laem Chabang deep-sea port in Chon Buri province. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut) The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) projects a broad range for exports next year, from a contraction of 3.1% to growth of 1.1%.

University survey indicates B111.6 billion forecast will represent 2.1% growth from last year A customer checks the price of fruit at a store in Samut Prakan province on Dec 18. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard) Consumer spending in Thailand during the New Year 2026 holiday period is expected to reach 111.6 billion baht nationwide, the highest in six years and a modest year-on-year increase of 2.1%, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

PUBLISHED : 24 Dec 2025 at 06:28 Bangkok Port in Bangkok’s Klong Toey district. The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is concerned about baht appreciation because it may be influenced by foreign capital inflows and not aligned with the real economy. Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the TNSC, said there was a possibility foreign currencies, especially the US dollar, and other digital assets are flowing into Thailand and being converted into baht to buy liquid assets such as gold.