The IMF urged Thailand to strengthen domestic fundamentals and deepen regional trade as high US bond yields keep global borrowing costs up. It forecasts global growth at 3.1% this year, with an energy supply shock from the Middle East war offsetting AI-related demand. Thailand is named as well placed to benefit from the AI investment boom. For an SME, expect financing to stay expensive and energy costs to stay volatile; plan cash flow and debt accordingly. Nothing in the piece sets a deadline or a new rule.