SCB EIC indicates that younger generations, especially Gen Z, are beginning to worry about AI replacing jobs and reducing income. The report reveals that 72% of Thais have used AI, primarily for free, and found that they use it to find travel information but don't trust AI for fortune telling.

SCB EIC warns that Thailand shouldn't be complacent after Moody's and S&P gave it the first hurdle, pointing out that the market will still be watching Fitch Ratings' assessment in the second half of the year. It emphasizes that the long-term credibility of monetary policy will determine the cost of funds for the entire country.

SCB EIC has revised its 2569 GDP growth forecast for Thailand upwards to 2%, benefiting from falling global oil prices, but warns that the country's internal structure remains fragile. It also expects the Monetary Policy Committee to keep interest rates at 1%.

The Real Estate Information Center revealed that in the first quarter of 2026, total property transfers grew by 11.2% due to loan-to-value (LTV) measures and reduced mortgage registration fees. It also indicated that rising new home prices led people to focus on buying second-hand homes.

SCB EIC slashes Thailand's 69 GDP growth forecast to 1.4%, citing the energy crisis as a catalyst for lifting oil price controls before a repeat of the 40 economic shock. Inflation is expected to surge to 5% in April.

REIC reveals that in 68, nationwide property transfers are projected to decline by 9.1%, new loan disbursements will decrease by 7.8%, while the purchase of second-hand homes will increase, accounting for 64% of all property transfers.

SCB EIC projects GDP growth of 1.5% in 69, below 2%, the lowest in 30 years, excluding the year of the crisis. They suggest this should not be accepted as the new normal and anticipate the Monetary Policy Committee's decision tomorrow...

SCB EIC has revised its 2568 Thai economic growth forecast upwards to 2.1%, driven by exports and government stimulus measures. It projects 2569 economic growth to be at least 1.5%.

SCB EIC indicates the Thai economy is at risk of "growing below 1%" in the second half of the year, and expects the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut interest rates at its December meeting to curb deflation.

"Strong Baht" is dragging down the economy. SCB EIC warns that the baht could be a "shock amplifier," pressuring exports and tourism, exacerbating Thailand's low economic growth.