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12 Dec 2025

Thai Economy

Parliament dissolution, December 11, 2025: KResearch maintains its forecast for Thailand’s 2026 economic growth at 1.6%, but this is contingent upon post-election uncertainties (Business Brief No.4224 Full Ed.)

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  • On December 11, 2025, the Thai Prime Minister officially announced the dissolution of parliament, paving the way for a rapid general election. The new election must be held within 45-60 days from the dissolution date, and is expected to take place sometime between January 26 and February 10, 2026. 
  • The dissolution of parliament has plunged Thai politics into a transitional period, with the caretaker government operating under limited authority, unable to approve new projects or those that would bind the next administration, except for items already specified in the annual expenditure budget. Meanwhile, approval for the use of emergency central funds is also not permitted unless first endorsed by the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT). 
  • Regarding the economic impact, the dissolution of parliament occurred about half a month earlier than KResearch had anticipated, though it does not alter the overall outlook for Thailand’s economy in 2026, with the growth forecast maintained at 1.6 percent. However, Thailand’s 1Q26 economy is likely to expand at a slower pace than previously estimated, while economic growth in 3Q26 may exceed prior projections.

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