Digital sentiment edges lower in Q3

The Digital Industry Sentiment Index in the third quarter of 2025 dropped to 46.9 from 47.2 in the previous quarter, according to the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa).

- KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA

The decrease was attributed to weaker business performance, reflecting lower production output and orders, as well as slower investment.

Operating costs improved slightly due to the implementation of energy price stabilisation measures.

The index covers five sub-sectors: hardware and smart devices, software, digital services, digital content, and telecom.

Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, president of depa, said the index remained negative due to a sluggish economy stemming from a drop in tourist arrivals and persistently high levels of household debt.