# SCB EIC points out that the Thai economy in the first half of 68 still has momentum. H2/68 faces pressure from the impact of US trade policy - Money & Banking Magazine

> SCB EIC says the Thai economy should keep its momentum in the first half of 2025, supported by tourism, services, electronics exports and government spending. It judges Trump's executive orders unlikely to hurt Thailand much, but expects pressure in the second half from US trade policy and now sees the next rate cut pushed to mid-year.

- Date: 2025-01-31 · published 2025-01-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26789-scb-eic-points-out-that-the-thai-economy-in-the-first-half-of-68-still-has
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

Thai growth and export strength shape regional demand for feed-related imports, while a weaker outlook could slow Thai livestock and feed demand later in the year. The direct price effect on feed commodities is small.

## Read by commodity

- USDTHB: neutral

## Sources

- en.moneyandbanking.co.th: https://en.moneyandbanking.co.th/2025/153401/

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