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Thai Q1 GDP Growth Beats Forecasts but 2026 Outlook Unchanged Amid Middle East War Ce7f5bd3d080f52c

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Thailand's GDP beat is positive but the 2026 outlook remains subdued due to Middle East conflict headwinds. The government loan supports domestic consumption and energy transition, but tourism decline and rising unemployment weigh. The Middle East war creates uncertainty for oil prices and export demand, affecting Thailand's trade and tourism sectors.

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  • Thailand Q1 2026 GDP growth 2.8% vs expected 2.2%
  • Full-year 2026 GDP outlook maintained at 1.5%-2.5%
  • Government approved 400 billion baht ($12.26 billion) loan for living costs and energy transition
  • Exports projected to rise 9.6%
  • Foreign tourist arrivals forecast at 32 million, down from 35 million
Sector verdictCOMMODITY_OILUpmagnitude 2/3 Β· confidence 3/5

Middle East conflict risk premium lifts Brent 2-3% in 48h.

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Sector impact at a glance

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  • EM_MARKETSmid
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  • TOURISMmid
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