World Bank Raises Thailand's Economic Growth Outlook

World Bank Raises Thailand's Economic Growth Outlook

Last Updated on October 7, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – The World Bank recently raised Thailand’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.0 percent. This represents a modest 0.7 percentage point upgrade from previous gloomy estimates. The brighter outlook is largely driven by a boom in artificial intelligence and a rebound in high-tech exports. […] <p>The post World Bank Raises Thailand’s Economic Growth Outlook first appeared on Chiang Rai Times…

World Bank raises Thailand’s 2026 growth outlook to 2% but warns AI dependence and climate risks remain

The World Bank has upgraded Thailand’s 2026 growth forecast by 0.7 percentage points to 2.0%, citing stronger exports linked to the global AI boom, but warned that flooding, a potential severe El Niño and weak domestic adoption of AI could limit the benefits. The upgrade comes even as Thailand continues to face unusually heavy flooding, […]

World Bank Flags AI Adoption Gap and El Niño Risks to Thailand’s Growth

Thailand's 2026 growth forecast rises to 2.0% on AI-linked exports, but El Niño, flooding and slow firm AI uptake cloud the outlook