Thailand’s economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic
South China Morning Post
by ReutersFebruary 16, 2026
Thailand’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter, prompting the government to raise its 2026 outlook and bolstering hopes for a gradual recovery despite lingering economic challenges.
Gross domestic product grew 2.5 per cent in the October-December quarter from a year earlier, boosted by stronger domestic demand and investment, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Monday.
That outstripped annual growth of 1.2 per cent in the September quarter and beat a...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/16/2026