世界银行呼吁泰国进行经济结构调整

Core Insights - The World Bank urges Thailand to adopt new development strategies to escape the middle-income trap and achieve high-income status by 2037 [1][2] - Thailand's traditional economic growth engines have stagnated for over a decade, leading to a GDP growth of only about 2% in 2025, which is below the required annual growth rate of 5% [1][2] Development Strategies - The World Bank recommends that Thailand leverage its strategic location in Southeast Asia, robust digital infrastructure, and international reputation for high-quality products [2] - Five key development areas are suggested: digital services, advanced green manufacturing, agricultural industry, sustainable and health tourism, and creative economy [2] Competitiveness Enhancement - Thailand must enhance three types of competitiveness: green competitiveness, digital competitiveness, and service competitiveness [2] - The country should capitalize on global trends by implementing green low-carbon policies, achieving digital transformation, establishing itself as the "world kitchen," leading in digital services, and developing high-value-added service industries [2] Upcoming Events - Thailand will host the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group's annual meeting in October 2026, the first time since 1991, attracting global investors and large enterprises to discuss challenges and opportunities [2]