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Thailand Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Thailand decreased to 651612 THB Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 659429 THB Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in Thailand is reported by the Nesdb, Thailand. Historically, from 1993 until 2013, Thailand Consumer Spending averaged 481790.82 THB Million reaching an all time high of 659429 THB Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 337240 THB Million in February of 1993. . This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Consumer Spending.

source: Nesdb, Thailand

Thailand Government Spending

Government Spending in Thailand decreased to 120053 THB Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 126086 THB Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Government Spending in Thailand is reported by the Nesdb, Thailand. Historically, from 1993 until 2013, Thailand Government Spending averaged 82020.44 THB Million reaching an all time high of 127455 THB Million in August of 2012 and a record low of 46795 THB Million in February of 1993. . This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Government Spending.

source: Nesdb, Thailand

Thailand GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Thailand contracted 2.20 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Thailand is reported by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board . Historically, from 1993 until 2013, Thailand GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.97 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.90 Percent in March of 2012 and a record low of -11.10 Percent in December of 2011. From 2000 to 2011, Thai economy grew at an average of 1.1 percent quarter-on-quarter, boosted by industrial and agricultural exports and to lesser extend by domestic consumption. Yet, as exports have been weakening throughout 2012 and 2013 due to several external economic shocks, domestic and public consumption has become the main source of expansion. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand GDP Growth Rate.

source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board

Thailand Wages in Manufacturing

Wages in Manufacturing in Thailand increased to 10370 THB in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 10332.80 THB in the third quarter of 2012. Wages in Manufacturing in Thailand is reported by the National Statistics Office, Thailand. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Thailand Wages in Manufacturing averaged 7094.17 THB reaching an all time high of 10592 THB in May of 2012 and a record low of 5516 THB in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Wages in Manufacturing.

source: National Statistics Office, Thailand

Thailand Wages

Wages in Thailand increased to 11336.91 THB in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 11184.18 THB in the third quarter of 2012. Wages in Thailand is reported by the National Statistics Office, Thailand. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Thailand Wages averaged 8013.03 THB reaching an all time high of 11336.91 THB in November of 2012 and a record low of 6344 THB in February of 2000. In Thailand, wages are benchmarked using average monthly earnings. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Wages.

source: National Statistics Office, Thailand

Thailand GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Thailand expanded 5.30 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Thailand is reported by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board . Historically, from 1994 until 2013, Thailand GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 3.84 Percent reaching an all time high of 18.90 Percent in December of 2012 and a record low of -13.90 Percent in June of 1998. Thailand is an export oriented emerging economy. As a result, manufacturing is the most important sector and accounts for 34 percent of GDP. Services constitute around 44 percent of GDP. Within services, the most important are wholesale and retail trade (13 percent of GDP); transport, storage and communication (7 percent of GDP); hotels and restaurants (5 percent of GDP) and public administration, defence and social security (4.5 percent of GDP). Agriculture also makes a significant contribution - around 13 percent of GDP. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board

Thailand Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Thailand decreased to 0.62 percent in February of 2013 from 0.83 percent in January of 2013. Unemployment Rate in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Thailand Unemployment Rate averaged 1.65 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.73 Percent in January of 2001 and a record low of 0.39 Percent in November of 2012. In Thailand, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Unemployment Rate.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Thailand increased to 104.90 Index Points in April of 2013 from 104.73 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Thailand is reported by the Bureau of Trade & Econ. Indices,thailand. Historically, from 1976 until 2013, Thailand Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 67.46 Index Points reaching an all time high of 116.82 Index Points in October of 2012 and a record low of 22.40 Index Points in January of 1976. In Thailand, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Bureau of Trade & Econ. Indices,thailand

Thailand Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Thailand increased to 29540 THB Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from -27788 THB Million in the third quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in Thailand is reported by the Nesdb, Thailand. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, Thailand Changes in Inventories averaged 4653.22 THB Million reaching an all time high of 58255 THB Million in February of 2005 and a record low of -67104 THB Million in February of 2009. In Thailand, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Changes in Inventories.

source: Nesdb, Thailand

Thailand Car Registrations

Car Registrations in Thailand decreased to 50642 Cars in April of 2013 from 66668 Cars in March of 2013. Car Registrations in Thailand is reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Historically, from 1989 until 2013, Thailand Car Registrations averaged 19635.11 Cars reaching an all time high of 66668 Cars in March of 2013 and a record low of 1690 Cars in December of 1998. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Car Registrations.

source: U.S. Department of Transportation

Thailand Capacity Utilization

Capacity Utilization in Thailand increased to 67 Index Points in March of 2013 from 65.03 Index Points in February of 2013. Capacity Utilization in Thailand is reported by the Office of Industrial Economics, Thailand. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Thailand Capacity Utilization averaged 63.18 Index Points reaching an all time high of 70.09 Index Points in December of 2004 and a record low of 42.11 Index Points in November of 2011. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Capacity Utilization.

source: Office of Industrial Economics, Thailand

Thailand Export Prices

Export Prices in Thailand decreased to 95.24 Index Points in March of 2013 from 96.33 Index Points in February of 2013. Export Prices in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Thailand Export Prices averaged 102.81 Index Points reaching an all time high of 117.58 Index Points in June of 2012 and a record low of 87.97 Index Points in January of 2000. In Thailand, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Export Prices.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Employed Persons

Employed Persons in Thailand increased to 38809.06 Thousand Persons in February of 2013 from 38078.29 Thousand Persons in January of 2013. Employed Persons in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Thailand Employed Persons averaged 35957.90 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 39973.11 Thousand Persons in November of 2012 and a record low of 30376.71 Thousand Persons in January of 2001. In Thailand, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Employed Persons.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Households Disposable Income

Disposable Personal Income in Thailand increased to 6417618 THB Million in 2011 from 6088810 THB Million in 2010. Disposable Personal Income in Thailand is reported by the Nesdb, Thailand. Historically, from 1990 until 2011, Thailand Households Disposable Income averaged 3727693.57 THB Million reaching an all time high of 6417618 THB Million in June of 2011 and a record low of 1445598 THB Million in June of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Households Disposable Income.

source: Nesdb, Thailand

Thailand Core Consumer Prices

Core Consumer Prices in Thailand increased to 102.93 Index Points in April of 2013 from 102.87 Index Points in March of 2013. Core Consumer Prices in Thailand is reported by the Bureau of Trade & Econ. Indices,thailand. Historically, from 1984 until 2013, Thailand Core Consumer Prices averaged 82.85 Index Points reaching an all time high of 108.84 Index Points in November of 2012 and a record low of 48.10 Index Points in December of 1984. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Core Consumer Prices.

source: Bureau of Trade & Econ. Indices,thailand

Thailand GDP Deflator

GDP Deflator in Thailand decreased to 229.06 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 235.12 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. GDP Deflator in Thailand is reported by the Nesdb, Thailand. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, Thailand GDP Deflator averaged 178.72 Index Points reaching an all time high of 235.49 Index Points in May of 2012 and a record low of 125.46 Index Points in February of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand GDP Deflator.

source: Nesdb, Thailand

Thailand Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Thailand was recorded at 2.42 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Thailand is reported by the the Ministry of Commerce. Historically, from 1977 until 2013, Thailand Inflation Rate averaged 4.65 Percent reaching an all time high of 24.56 Percent in June of 1980 and a record low of -4.38 Percent in July of 2009. In Thailand, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Food (33 percent of total weight), Transportation and communication (27 percent of total weight) and Housing and furnishing (23.5 percent of total weight). Others include: Health care (7 percent); Recreation and education (5 percent), Electricity, fuel and water supply (5 percent) and Apparel and footwear (3 percent). This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Inflation Rate.

source: the Ministry of Commerce

Thailand Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in Thailand decreased to 83.70 in April of 2013 from 84.80 in March of 2013. Consumer Confidence in Thailand is reported by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Historically, from 1998 until 2013, Thailand Consumer Confidence averaged 80.65 reaching an all time high of 112.40 in December of 2003 and a record low of 39.70 in October of 1998. In Thailand, the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) measures consumer’s outlook about current and future economic conditions, job prospects and income expectations. The index is based on a survey of around 2440 households. An index above 100 indicates an improving outlook and below 100 a deteriorating outlook. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Consumer Confidence.

source: University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce

Thailand Import Prices

Import Prices in Thailand decreased to 93.84 Index Points in March of 2013 from 95.10 Index Points in February of 2013. Import Prices in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Thailand Import Prices averaged 103.55 Index Points reaching an all time high of 121.73 Index Points in May of 2012 and a record low of 81.16 Index Points in January of 2000. In Thailand, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Import Prices.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Housing Index

Housing Index in Thailand increased to 5154 in February of 2013 from 3704 in January of 2013. Housing Index in Thailand is reported by the Bank Of Thailand. Historically, from 1987 until 2013, Thailand Housing Index averaged 7331.38 reaching an all time high of 24699 in June of 1997 and a record low of 1267 in December of 1999. In Thailand, Housing Index is measured by the number of new houses registered in Bangkok and nearby provinces. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Housing Index.

source: Bank Of Thailand

Thailand Gross National Product

Gross National Product in Thailand increased to 4722.02 THB Billion in 2012 from 4460.54 THB Billion in 2011. Gross National Product in Thailand is reported by the Nesdb, Thailand. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Thailand Gross National Product averaged 2702.15 THB Billion reaching an all time high of 4722.02 THB Billion in June of 2012 and a record low of 910.68 THB Billion in June of 1980. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Gross National Product.

source: Nesdb, Thailand

Thailand Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Thailand decreased to 245.08 Thousand Persons in February of 2013 from 321.02 Thousand Persons in January of 2013. Unemployed Persons in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Thailand Unemployed Persons averaged 590.30 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 1923.25 Thousand Persons in January of 2001 and a record low of 157.58 Thousand Persons in November of 2012. In Thailand, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Unemployed Persons.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Terms of Trade

Terms of Trade in Thailand increased to 101.49 Index Points in March of 2013 from 101.28 Index Points in February of 2013. Terms of Trade in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Thailand Terms of Trade averaged 99.36 Index Points reaching an all time high of 108.38 Index Points in January of 2000 and a record low of 93.43 Index Points in March of 2002. In Thailand, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Terms of Trade.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Thailand remained unchanged at 139.50 Index Points in April of 2013 from 139.50 Index Points in March of 2013. Producer Prices in Thailand is reported by the Bureau of Trade & Econ. Indices,thailand. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Thailand Producer Prices averaged 98.26 Index Points reaching an all time high of 140.40 Index Points in April of 2012 and a record low of 64.80 Index Points in January of 1995. In Thailand, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Producer Prices.

source: Bureau of Trade & Econ. Indices,thailand

Thailand Personal Savings

Personal Savings in Thailand increased to 588380 THB Million in 2011 from 584560 THB Million in 2010. Personal Savings in Thailand is reported by the Nesdb, Thailand. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Thailand Personal Savings averaged 315721.33 THB Million reaching an all time high of 708396 THB Million in June of 2008 and a record low of 75256 THB Million in June of 1980. In Thailand, Personal Savings (Households Savings) correspond to the ratio of household income saved to household net disposable income during a certain period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Personal Savings.

source: Nesdb, Thailand

Thailand Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Thailand increased to 15232.38 THB Billion in March of 2013 from 15092.85 THB Billion in February of 2013. Money Supply M3 in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Thailand Money Supply M3 averaged 8419.60 THB Billion reaching an all time high of 15232.38 THB Billion in March of 2013 and a record low of 5077.80 THB Billion in August of 1997. Thailand Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Money Supply M3.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Thailand increased to 1576 THB Billion in March of 2013 from 1546.10 THB Billion in February of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Thailand is reported by the Bank Of Thailand. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Thailand Money Supply M1 averaged 823.91 THB Billion reaching an all time high of 1598.30 THB Billion in December of 2012 and a record low of 365.90 THB Billion in July of 1998. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Money Supply M1.

source: Bank Of Thailand

Thailand Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Thailand increased to 1088470 THB Million in March of 2013 from 1086426 THB Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M0 in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Thailand Money Supply M0 averaged 589656.83 THB Million reaching an all time high of 1136296 THB Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 280977 THB Million in July of 1997. Thailand Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Money Supply M0.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Loans to Private Sector

Loans to Private Sector in Thailand decreased to 3204102 THB Million in March of 2013 from 3206676 THB Million in February of 2013. Loans to Private Sector in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Thailand Loans to Private Sector averaged 2207847.83 THB Million reaching an all time high of 3206676 THB Million in February of 2013 and a record low of 1701089 THB Million in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Loans to Private Sector.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies in Thailand increased to 70465 Persons in March of 2013 from 53983 Persons in February of 2013. Job Vacancies in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Thailand Job Vacancies averaged 45738.10 Persons reaching an all time high of 115636 Persons in February of 2004 and a record low of 12620 Persons in March of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Job Vacancies.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Bank Lending Rate

Bank Lending Rate in Thailand remained unchanged at 7.38 percent in April of 2013 from 7.38 percent in March of 2013. Bank Lending Rate in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 1989 until 2013, Thailand Bank Lending Rate averaged 9.83 Percent reaching an all time high of 16.50 Percent in January of 1991 and a record low of 5.75 Percent in January of 2005. In Thailand, the Minimum Overdraft Rate is the minimum rate of interest charged on overdrafts by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Bank Lending Rate.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Thailand increased to 178374.90 USD Million in April of 2013 from 177802.90 USD Million in March of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Thailand Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 28177.67 USD Million reaching an all time high of 189883.65 USD Million in April of 2011 and a record low of 326 USD Million in January of 1960. In Thailand, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Business Confidence

Business Confidence in Thailand increased to 63.90 in the first quarter of 2013 from 60.90 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Business Confidence in Thailand is reported by the Bureau of Trade and Economic Indices. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Thailand Business Confidence averaged 56.35 reaching an all time high of 79.40 in March of 2004 and a record low of 26 in March of 1998. In Thailand, the Business Expectation Index (BEI) measures the expectations of entrepreneurs regarding current business situation, employment status, expansion of the organization, costs of goods and services and results of business operations in the present quarter, compared with both the previous quarter and the same period last year. The survey covers a sample of around 1800 entrepreneurs representing the main sectors of the economy and located in 76 provinces. For each of the variables measured, the proportion of positive, negative and neutral answers is computed, and the final index is reported as a sum of the positive proportions with half of the neutral proportion. The BEI above 50 indicates an improving outlook and below 50 a deteriorating outlook. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Business Confidence.

source: Bureau of Trade and Economic Indices

Thailand Balance of Trade

Thailand recorded a trade deficit of 867.09 USD Million in March of 2013. Balance of Trade in Thailand is reported by the Ministry of Commerce. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Thailand Balance of Trade averaged -88.36 USD Million reaching an all time high of 3535.90 USD Million in February of 2009 and a record low of -5486.84 USD Million in January of 2013. As an export oriented country, Thailand is highly exposed to external economic shocks, which lower demand for Thai products, thus affecting the trade balance. Thailand major exports are electronics, vehicles, machinery and equipment. The country mainly imports fuel, electronic and machinery appliances. Main trading partner are Japan (10 percent of total exports and 20 percent of total imports) and China (12 percent of total exports and 15 percent of total imports). Others include: the European Union, the United States and Malaysia. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Balance of Trade.

source: Ministry of Commerce

Thailand Imports

Imports in Thailand increased to 21636.72 USD Million in March of 2013 from 19485.09 USD Million in February of 2013. Imports in Thailand is reported by the Ministry of Commerce. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Thailand Imports averaged 8450.35 USD Million reaching an all time high of 24454.66 USD Million in March of 2012 and a record low of 2760 USD Million in February of 1992. Thailand imports mainly raw materials and intermediate goods (around 56 percent of total imports). Fuel accounts for 19 percent, parts of electronic appliances for 11 percent, materials of base metal for 9 percent, and chemicals for 5.5 percent. Machinery, equipment and supplies such as computers and mechanical represent 25 percent of total imports, and consumer goods account for 8 percent. Main import partners are Japan (20 percent of total imports), China (15 percent) and the European Union (8 percent). Others include the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and the United States. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Imports.

source: Ministry of Commerce

Thailand Exports

Exports in Thailand increased to 20769.63 USD Million in March of 2013 from 17927.97 USD Million in February of 2013. Exports in Thailand is reported by the Ministry of Commerce. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Thailand Exports averaged 8361.99 USD Million reaching an all time high of 21227.12 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 1997 USD Million in February of 1991. Thailand is an export oriented economy with exports accounting for around 65 percent of the GDP. The country mainly exports manufactured goods (86 percent of total shipments) with electronics (14 percent, vehicles (13 percent), machinery and equipment (7.5 percent) and foodstuffs (7.5 percent) being the most important. Agricultural goods, mainly rice and rubber, account for 8 percent of total shipments. Major export partners are China (12 percent), Japan (10 percent), the United States (10 percent) and the European Union (9.5 percent). Others include: Malaysia, Australia and Singapore. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Exports.

source: Ministry of Commerce

Thailand External Debt

External Debt in Thailand increased to 133675.96 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 126355.83 USD Million in the third quarter of 2012. External Debt in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Thailand External Debt averaged 84075.44 USD Million reaching an all time high of 133675.96 USD Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 58984.85 USD Million in June of 2005. In Thailand, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand External Debt.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Thailand increased to 133675.96 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 126355.83 USD Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government External Debt in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Thailand Government External Debt averaged 84057.79 USD Million reaching an all time high of 133675.96 USD Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 58984.85 USD Million in June of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Government External Debt.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Current Account

Thailand recorded a Current Account surplus of 1936 USD Million in March of 2013. Current Account in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Thailand Current Account averaged 220.09 USD Million reaching an all time high of 4671 USD Million in February of 2009 and a record low of -2237 USD Million in January of 2013. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Current Account.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Retail Sales YoY

Retail Sales in Thailand increased 5.86 percent in February of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, Thailand Retail Sales YoY averaged 8.86 Percent reaching an all time high of 113.19 Percent in November of 1999 and a record low of -61.28 Percent in November of 1998. In Thailand, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for Retail Sales YoY in Thailand.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand Government Budget

Thailand recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 4.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Thailand is reported by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Thailand. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Thailand Government Budget averaged -0.81 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 2.50 Percent of GDP in December of 2005 and a record low of -4.80 Percent of GDP in December of 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Government Budget.

source: Ministry of Finance, Government of Thailand

Thailand Current Account to GDP

Thailand recorded a Current Account surplus of 0.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Thailand is reported by the Asian Development Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Thailand Current Account to GDP averaged -0.83 Percent reaching an all time high of 12.80 Percent in December of 1998 and a record low of -8.30 Percent in December of 1990. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Current Account to GDP.

source: Asian Development Bank

Thailand Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Thailand increased 0.54 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Thailand is reported by the the Office of Industrial Economics. Historically, from 1988 until 2013, Thailand Industrial Production averaged 7.91 Percent reaching an all time high of 82.30 Percent in November of 2012 and a record low of -47.20 Percent in November of 2011. In Thailand, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Industrial Production.

source: the Office of Industrial Economics

Thailand Government Debt To GDP

Thailand recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 44.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Thailand is reported by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Thailand. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Thailand Government Debt To GDP averaged 45.38 Percent reaching an all time high of 57.80 Percent in December of 2000 and a record low of 15.20 Percent in December of 1996. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Government Debt To GDP.

source: Ministry of Finance, Government of Thailand

Thailand Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Thailand was last recorded at 2.75 percent. Interest Rate in Thailand is reported by the Bank of Thailand. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Thailand Interest Rate averaged 2.49 Percent reaching an all time high of 5 Percent in June of 2006 and a record low of 1.25 Percent in June of 2003. In Thailand, interest rates decisions are taken by The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee. The main interest rate is the 1-day repurchase rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Interest Rate.

source: Bank of Thailand

Thailand | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Thailand stands at BBB+. Moody's rating for Thailand sovereign debt is Baa1. Fitch's credit rating for Thailand is BBB. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Thailand thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Thailand as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Thailand Population

The total population in Thailand was last recorded at 69.5 million people in 2011 from 27.6 million in 1960, changing 151 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Thailand is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Thailand Population averaged 50.8 Million reaching an all time high of 69.5 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 27.6 Million in December of 1960. The population of Thailand represents 1.01 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 100 people on the planet is a resident of Thailand. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Population.

source: World Bank

Thailand GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Thailand was worth 345.65 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Thailand represents 0.56 percent of the world economy. GDP in Thailand is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Thailand GDP averaged 85.5 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 345.7 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 2.8 USD Billion in December of 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

Thailand GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Thailand was last recorded at 2698.41 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Thailand is equivalent to 22 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Thailand is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Thailand GDP per capita averaged 1266.8 USD reaching an all time high of 2712.5 USD in December of 2010 and a record low of 317.1 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

Thailand GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Thailand was last recorded at 8702.99 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Thailand, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 40 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Thailand is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Thailand GDP per capita PPP averaged 4350.4 USD reaching an all time high of 8703.0 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 1060.2 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

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