Board sees modest drop in digital GDP growth in 2026

Thai digital GDP is expected to expand 4.2% in 2026, slowing from anticipated growth of 5% this year, in line with global economic and trade trends next year, according to the National Board of Digital Economy and Society.

- KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA

Thai digital GDP in 2023 was 6.2% before expanding to 7.3% in 2024.

Global trade in 2026 is predicted to decelerate due to several factors, including risk from the ongoing US-China trade war and the impact of US tariffs.

However, the country’s digital GDP growth in 2026 will still be 2.1 times the country’s projected total GDP for that year, according to the board.

Wetang Phuangsup, secretary-general of the board, said the digital economy isa key driver of the Thai economy.

The Finance Ministry projects 2% GDP growth for the country next year.

The digital economy accounts for 28.2% of GDP this year, while this is expected to rise to 29% in 2026 and 30% in 2027.