Keep an Eye on Falling Inflation: Annual Target Now Only 1%
The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy (TPSO) has released Thailand’s latest general inflation data for May 2025, showing a year-on-year decrease of 0.57%. As a result, the Ministry of Commerce has revised its annual inflation forecast downward to a range of 0.0–1.0%. This marks the lowest inflation rate in ASEAN and the 7th lowest globally among 133 reported economies.
Highlights from the ACU PAY Booth at Bangkok Drugstore — Deals You Don’t Want to Miss!
From May 8–27, 2025, ACU PAY E-Wallet hosted a special promotional campaign in collaboration with Bangkok Drugstore, setting up engaging activity booths at 11 different branches. These included Pattanakarn 38, Pattanakarn 61, Ladprao 101, Ladprao 80 Soi 22, Liab Khlong Song, Chan Road, Lat Pla Khao 63, Ngamwongwan 47, Prasert-Manukitch 44, Suanplu Market, and Ram Inthra 40.
Foreign Investment in Thailand Reaches 57 Billion Baht in First 4 Months
Foreign Investment in Thailand Reaches 57 Billion Baht in First 4 Months. Japan Leads, EEC Attracts 31 Billion Baht
In the first four months of 2025, Thailand continued to be a popular place for foreign investors. A total of 363 foreign companies received permission to do business in the country, with investments adding up to 57.86 billion baht. This is an increase of 110 companies (or 43%) and 2.9 billion baht (about 5%) compared to the same time last year. The data reflects growing foreign investor confidence in Thailand’s economic potential and business opportunities.
