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Digital GDP expected to grow 6.2% this year

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July 04, 2025

The digital economy and society (DES) minister expects digital GDP this year to expand by 6.2% year-on-year, despite the potential impact of US reciprocal tariffs.

- KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA

Digital GDP expected to grow 6.2% this year

The figure indicates growth 3.4 times higher than the anticipated national GDP gain this year, according to the ministry.

The National Economic and Social Development Council estimated Thai GDP growth of 1.8% this year.

DES Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said the National Board of DES Office’s (BDE) latest forecast as of June 27 estimated digital GDP would be driven by continued growth in digital exports to avoid the effects of US tariffs, Thailand’s Cloud First Policy and the acceleration of the digital government project.

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