0314 GMT - Thailand's growth in 2026 is likely to soften due to spillover effects from the war in the Middle East, but may be partly offset by resilient goods exports amid global artificial intelligence demand, DBS Group Research analysts say in a report. Higher costs and uncertainty are likely to weigh on Thailand's consumption, investment and tourism. Rising airfares are set to disrupt travel demand from the Middle East and Europe, which account for about 27% of Thailand's visitor arrivals. DBS forecasts 2026 growth for Thailand at 1.6%, down from 2025's 2.4% expansion. (amanda.lee@wsj.com)
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May 11, 2026 23:14 ET (03:14 GMT)
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