"The World Bank expects Thai GDP growth of 1.6% this year, slowing from an earlier projection of 1.8% due to structural problems." The World Bank's Thailand Economic Monitor highlights advanced green manufacturing as a promising pathway to reinvigorate the economy. Together, these measures could help green manufacturing become a new engine of sustainable and inclusive growth. Thailand already has many of the building blocks needed to succeed in advanced green manufacturing, but significant untapped potential remains, she said. "Our analysis shows that expanding advanced green manufacturing could raise GDP by an additional 2.9% by 2035," said Ms Good.

Source: Bangkok Post February 12, 2026 00:02 UTC