Reinvent Thailand to revive growthThe Thai flag is seen against the skyline of the capital, the day after the general election on Monday. The message is simple but urgent: if Thailand is to return to a path of high, inclusive, and sustainable growth, economic reform is unavoidable -- but economic reform alone will not be enough. International indicators show that Thailand delivers relatively solid outcomes in infrastructure provision, macroeconomic management, public health, and poverty reduction. Thailand performs far less well in areas that matter most for future growth -- education and environment quality, innovation, and industrial policy. Especially in industrial policy, which is crucial to reviving economic growth and depends heavily on state capacity, several indicators show that Thailand scores below the global average and behind regional peers.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2026 01:36 UTC