The World Bank's latest flagship report identifies a critical gap: Thailand needs 5.4% annual per-capita GDP growth to reach high-income status by 2037, but has only achieved 2.2% (2021–2024). The Bank proposes 10 priority reforms across future industries (data centers, EVs, digital services), SME financing, STEM/AI workforce development, and secondary city growth. These actions could add 2.5% to growth, but require improved governance, fiscal discipline, and institutional capacity—offering SMEs actionable targets for upskilling and export positioning.