Thailand's economic growth forecast has been raised to 2.0–2.5% for the year (up from 1.5–2.5%), driven by strong private investment, rising exports, and improved tourism prospects. Q2 growth came in at 1.9%, with Q3 expected to improve further. Key headwinds include a current account deficit and Middle East supply-chain disruptions, but the government is backing Japanese automakers' continued Thailand production commitment.