World Bank: Green Manufacturing Could Lift Thailand’s GDP by 2.9%

World Bank: Green Manufacturing Could Lift Thailand’s GDP by 2.9%

World Bank: Green Manufacturing Could Lift Thailand’s GDP by 2.9% Thailand could unlock a new wave of growth by expanding into advanced green manufacturing, with the potential to raise GDP by an additional 2.9 percent by 2035, according to the latest Thailand Economic Monitor released by the World Bank.The report positions electric vehicles (EVs), solar equipment, and energy-efficient appliances as strategic industries capable of reinvigorating …

World Bank cuts Thailand growth outlook as debt and weak tourism weigh

The World Bank’s latest Thailand Economic Monitor highlights slowing growth prospects, citing high household debt, limited tourism recovery, and the need to shift toward advanced green manufacturing to strengthen long-term economic resilience. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – The World Bank has lowered its economic outlook for Thailand, projecting GDP growth to slow to 1.6% in 2026 as the country faces a cooling global trade enviro…