The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (กกร.) kept its 2026 GDP growth forecast at 2.1-2.5%, with exports growing 1.2-1.6% and inflation at 2.5-3.0%. It warned that flooding and airport service problems could hurt tourism and visitor confidence in the late-year high season, through to early next year. It also asked for private-sector input on flood planning and recovery support for affected businesses. For a small business, plan for weaker tourist flow in the high season and watch for flood-related support schemes; no direct action is required yet.
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