Thailand’s Ministry of Finance published the March 2026 Thailand Regional Economic Sentiment Index (RSI), indicating that respondents expect regional economic conditions over the next six months to improve from current levels, with the most upbeat outlook in the Eastern region and the Eastern Economic Corridor. The RSI was 70.0 in the Eastern region (70.7 in the EEC) and 68.9 in the North, followed by the South (67.8), Central (67.6), Northeast (66.1), West (60.1) and Bangkok and vicinity (56.4). The index is compiled from provincial economic survey data collected via the 76 provincial treasury offices and the Federation of Thai Industries, with readings above 50 indicating improving sentiment. The Ministry attributed the positive outlook to services supported by tourism promotion activities, positive industrial signals linked to EV investment and planned industrial estate expansion, and seasonal support from agricultural harvests, while highlighting Middle East conflict-related energy price pressures and other uncertainties as key risks to sentiment.
Ministry of Finance (Thailand) 2026-03-30
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance releases March Regional Economic Sentiment Index pointing to six-month expansion led by the Eastern and Northern regions
The Ministry of Finance (Thailand) published the March 2026 Thailand Regional Economic Sentiment Index, showing expectations of improving regional economic conditions over the next six months, led by the Eastern region and the Eastern Economic Corridor. The index, based on provincial survey data, attributes the positive outlook to tourism-related services, electric vehicle investment, industrial estate expansion and seasonal agricultural factors, while noting energy price pressures from Middle East conflict and other uncertainties as key risks.