泰央行预测刺激措施将推动第四季度的GDP增长

Economic Growth Outlook - The Bank of Thailand expects the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme to boost GDP growth in Q4 of this year, projecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.5% after a contraction in the previous quarter [1] - The central bank anticipates a year-on-year GDP growth rate of 1.3% in Q4, down from 1.5% in Q3, primarily supported by government stimulus measures aimed at encouraging shared healthcare costs and boosting domestic tourism [1] Sector Performance - The economic recovery is expected to be bolstered by an expansion in exports, driven by companies ramping up production and previously closed factories resuming operations [1] - Temporary production halts in various sectors, including oil, automotive, and alcoholic beverages, contributed to a 0.5% quarter-on-quarter decline in GDP in Q3 [1] Currency and Tourism - The Bank of Thailand has revised down its GDP growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 2.2% and 1.6%, respectively, due to domestic and international economic challenges [2] - Despite a strong Thai baht, which appreciated by 7.8% earlier this year, its recent depreciation of 4.4% against the US dollar has negatively impacted Thailand's export and tourism competitiveness [2] - The central bank projects an increase in foreign tourist arrivals in Q4, estimating a total of 33 million foreign visitors for the year, with expectations to rise to 35.5 million by 2026 [2] Chinese Tourist Recovery - Following a significant decline of 55% in April, the number of Chinese tourists is showing signs of recovery, with a projected reduction in decline to 28.9% this month [3] - The central bank forecasts that the number of Chinese tourists will reach 4.4 million by 2025 and increase to 6.6 million by 2026 [3]