Country: TH | Published: 2026-09-17
Thailand's tone stays cautious, with the political narrative still dominating as a protest figure returns to the spotlight and officials work the US channel on tariffs and sanction
Thailand's tone stays cautious, with the political narrative still dominating as a protest figure returns to the spotlight and officials work the US channel on tariffs and sanctions matters. The macro backdrop adds pressure, with a strong dollar and oil surge feeding bearish bets on emerging Asian currencies, while the national energy firm flags that higher LNG prices could push Thai power costs up. The tension is that trade diplomacy and energy headwinds are pulling in opposite directions, leaving sentiment defensive.