# Exclusive: Thailand's economy may underperform with consumption weak, warns central bank chief

> Thai central bank chief warned that Thailand's growth may fall below 2.9% this year after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter, despite a government cash handout meant to boost spending. He said consumption remains weak.

- Date: 2025-01-30 · published 2025-01-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26795-exclusive-thailand-s-economy-may-underperform-with-consumption-weak-warns
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

Weak Thai consumption and growth point to softer domestic demand for meat and feed, a modest negative for regional feed demand. The effect on world grain prices is small.

## Read by commodity

- USDTHB: bearish ▼

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/thailands-economy-may-underperform-weak-consumption-warns-central-bank-chief-2025-01-30/

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