US EditionPolitical Unrest Threatens Thailand's Fragile Economic Recovery
THAILAND, JUN 20 – Bhumjaithai's exit weakens Thailand's ruling coalition, causing the Stock Exchange of Thailand to fall 2.2% and marking a 23% decline this year, analysts said.
- Political unrest is threatening Thailand's economy, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand index possibly falling below 1,000 points as analysts predict further drops following the exit of Bhumjaithai from the ruling coalition.
- Protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra erupted near Government House after a leaked call raised concerns about government stability and trust.
- Analysts have raised concerns about deteriorating public trust and increasing political instability in Thailand, which threatens the country's economic recovery.
- The ongoing political turmoil could delay the passing of the 3.78 trillion baht budget for the 2026 fiscal year if Parliament is dissolved.
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Political Unrest Threatens Thailand's Fragile Economic Recovery
Thailand faces economic challenges due to political instability, high household debt, and U.S. tariffs. The uncertain political climate threatens to derail the passage of a crucial budget, impairing economic recovery. While government spending has dipped, political turmoil could further affect tourism and trade negotiations, prolonging economic woes.
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Al ArabiyaThailand's economy teeters as political turmoil threatens recovery efforts
BANGKOK — Thailand's economy is already on the ropes. Consumption has remained tepid despite a government stimulus program, few of its economic engines are firing, and uncertainty wrought by U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs means that the Thai economy could grow just over 1 percent this year. Now, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy faces a fresh challenge: a new round of political chaos that can bring down Prime Minister Pae…
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