The NESDC raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 2.2% from 2%. Q2 GDP grew 1.9%, above the roughly 1.7% market expectation. The finance minister named three pressures: energy costs from the war, with the current account in deficit in Q2; cost of living, with inflation back to +2.7% and producer prices up nearly 9%, a cost squeeze for businesses; and weaker private consumption, which slowed to 1.9% from 3.3%. The government has a 400 billion baht borrowing decree, and the "Thai Help Thai Plus" scheme began in June. For an SME, plan for higher input costs and softer customer spending this quarter. The article gives no detail on new support measures or eligibility.