Charting Thailand's Economy Monthly Brief September 2015

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• Thailand GDP grew only 2.8% in 2Q15, a rather slow pace co• Tourism was by far the main driver of growth on the• Service was the main driver, while agriculture and ma

drags• Manufacturing production continues to lag behind last year’• Private consumption lags behind last year’s level while and P• Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew imp• Unemployment decreased and stayed below 1%• Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost• Businesses, Industries as well as Consumers were more pess• Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0 3.5% for 2015 and 4.1

• Thai economy is still in deflation state in August, with both Cthey were a year ago

• Bank’s loan is still growing, although slowly, and liquidity is scapital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased

• Budget deficit in 2015 has so far doubled those of last year. Pbut not too worrying yet

• Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade sbeen decreasing. THB depreciated more than 1% in August.

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ompared to last quarterexpenditure sideanufacturing were the main

s levelPrivate Investment recoveredpressively.

t growthsimistic in July1% for 2016

CPI and PPI lowered than

lightly squeezed. Bank’sd.Public debt also increased

surplus. External debt has


Slower pace of growth in 2Q15

Chart 1.05 – Historical Real GDP growth rateAnnual growth, percent

Source: NESDB; ChartingAsean analysis

7.2%

6.3%

4.2%

5.0%5.4%

1.7%

-0.7%

7.5%

0.8%

7.3%

2.8%

0.9%

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Note: (*) Cumulative Annual Growth Rate

Real GDP growthThis chart gives the long-term perspective of the historical GDP growth of Thailand. It also gives the latest annual growth during the last four quarters. It shows the real growth, which already excludes the effect from inflation. GDP calculations are prepared by Office of The National Economic and Social Development Board and released quarterly.

Historical growth for the Thai economyThe cumulative annual growth rate between 2003-2014 was 3.4%. During the last 10 years, only one year (2009) that registered a negative growth. Growth in 2010 and 2012 were exceptionally high, representing the V-shape recovery from the global sub-prime debt and the country’s flood crisis respectively. Thailand GDP grew only 2.8% in 2Q15.

0.9% 1.0%

2.1%

3.0%2.8%

2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15

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Service was the main driver in 2Q15, while agmanufacturing were the main drags on the ec

Chart 1.06a – Real growth by sector, 2Q15Year on Year percentage change


18.7

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Hotel&Res

Construction

Financial

Transport

Other social

Health&Social

Private HH

Trading

GDP

Utilities

RealEstate

Education

PublicAdmin

Manufacture

Fishing

Mining

Agriculture

Chart 1.06bContribution

GDP

Transport

Hotel&Res

Financial

Trading

Construction

RealEstate

Other social

Utilities

Health&Social

Education

PublicAdmin

Private HH

Fishing

Mining

Manufacture

Agriculture

Stat diff

Source of Growth – Production sideChart A shows the real growth rate of value added from each production sector. Chart B shows each sector’s contribution to the overall GDP growth. The contribution from each sector must add up to the overall growth. GDP calculations are prepared by Office of The National Economic and Social Development Board and released quarterly.

Most contributing sectors for the Thai economy in 2Q15Chart A says that Hotel & Restaurant have grown most from 2Q14 to 2Q15, while Agriculture dropped the most. Chart B looks at the contributions to total growth from all sectors. Most sectors contributed positively to 2Q15 growth, except Agriculture, Manufacturing and Mining.

griculture andconomy

b – Sectoral contributions, 2Q15s to total Real GDP growth

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Tourism was by far the main driver of growth

Chart 1.08a – Real growth by expenditure, 2Q15Year on Year percentage change

25.1

4.6

2.8

2.5

1.9

1.5

-0.2

-0.3

-4.0

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GDP

X (services)

Discrpncy

C

G

I (capital)

M (goods)

M (services)

I (Inventory)

X (goods)


Note: (*) C = Private consumption, I = Investment which includes I (capital) = Capital formation and I (inventory) = Chang G = Government consumption, X = Export of goods and services, M = Import of goods and services

Source of Growth – Expenditure sideChart A shows the real growth rate of each expenditure. Chart B shows each expenditure’s contribution to the overall GDP growth. The contribution from each sector must add up to the overall GDP growth. GDP calculations are prepared by Office of The National Economic and Social Development Board and released quarterly.

Growth drivers for the Thai economy in 2Q15Chart A shows that Tourism (X of services) grew the most in 2Q15. Chart B shows that it also contributed the most to the overall growth in 2Q15. Decreasing in export of goods was the main drag on the overall growth.

in 2Q15

xpenditure Contributions, 2Q15otal Real GDP growth

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Manufacturing production continues to lag be

Chart 1.10 – Manufacturing Production Index(2000=100)

Source: The Office of Industrial Economics

152.1161.1

174.6182.9

170.0

194.2

177.6 181.6 175.7167.7

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

M2

Manufacturing Production Index (MPI)Manufacturing Production Index is a composite index calculated by the Office of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry. The composite includes all industries and weighted by their value added. The year 2000 is used as the base year and the figure is released monthly.

Latest developmentManufacturing production decreased more 5% year-on-year in July 2015, continuing to lag behind last year’s level.

ehind last year’s level

Monthly Average

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Most sectors had their production decreased

Chart 1.11a – Y on Y change in MPI by sectorJuly 2015, percent

Source: The Office of Industrial Economics; ChartingAsean analysis

29.29.6

6.13.73.02.12.0

-0.2-2.4-2.5-2.8

-4.3-4.6-5.7-5.8-6.5-6.9-7.7

-11.0-17.8

-27.6

PetroleumChemicalVehiclesPaper

Metal productsFood & Bev

TobaccoFurnitureApparel

Rubber&PlasticMachineries

MineralWood productsPrecision instru

LeatherElectricalTextiles

Basic MatTransport Equip

ElectronicOffice automate

Chart 1.11b –July 2015, perc

-

ChemicalElectricalElectronicVehicles

Metal productsApparel

Precision instruFood & Bev

PaperLeather

FurnitureRubber&Plastic

Basic MatPetroleum

MineralTextiles

Wood productsOffice automate

MachineriesTobacco

Transport Equip

MPI by sectorsChart A shows the year-on-year change in Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) by sector, that is comparing the MPI for the latest month with the MPI for the same month of the previous year. Chart B shows the month-on-month change in MPI by sector, that is comparing the MPI for the latest month with the MPI for the previous month.

Latest developmentMost sectors had their production decreased from a year ago.

from a year ago

– M on M change in MPI by sectorcent

13.310.0

8.88.5

7.65.8

5.13.22.92.62.62.01.6

0.4-3.2-3.4

-8.4-10.3-10.5

-12.214.1


Higher capacity utilization rate in July

Source: The Office of Industrial Economics

Chart 1.12a – Overall Capacity Utilization RatePercent

Chart 1.12b –July 2015, perce

Rubber&PlasticElectronicTextiles

Wood productsElectricalFurnitureBasic Mat

Metal productsLeather

Office automateFood & Bev

Precision instruPaper

ChemicalVehicles

Transport EquipMachineries

MineralPetroleumTobaccoApparel

50%

52%

54%

56%

58%

60%

62%

64%

66%

68%

70%

Feb-15 Mar-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15

Normal

Seasonally adjusted

Capacity Utilization rateCapacity utilization rate is a composite index of the capacity utilization rate of all major industries. The index is prepared by the Office of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry and released monthly. Chart A shows the composite Capacity Utilization rate in the last 6 months. Chart B shows the Capacity Utilization rate of the last month by industries.

Latest developmentSeasonally adjusted Capacity utilization rate has stabilized at 58.7% in July. Rubber and Plastic has the highest utilization rate at 89 while Apparel has the lowest at 26%.

Capacity utilization rate by sectornt

89%83%

80%79%

78%74%

69%68%

66%64%

59%49%

48%47%

46%45%

43%42%

39%31%

26%


Thailand’s MPI negative growth of 5% was ththe list

Chart 1.13 – Manufacturing Production IndexLatest, percent change on year ago

Source: The Economist

2

1.3

1.2

1.2

-1.6

-3.0

-3.2

-3.6

-4.6

-5.3

-6.1

Vietnam Aug

China Jul

Indonesia Jun

Malaysia Jun

Pakistan Jun

India Jun

Australia Q1

Japan Jun

US Jul

Euro Area Jun

South Korea Jun

Hong Kong Q1

Taiwan Jul

Brazil Jun

Philippines Jun

Russia Jul

Thailand Jul

Singapore Jul

Change in MPI in the worldYear-on-year change in Manufacturing Production Index from the latest period across major economies. The chart shows the current state of manufacturing production in the world. The figures are compiled by The Economist magazine.

Latest development7 out of 18 major economies had negative MPI growth during the last period reported. Thailand’s negative growth of -5% was the second lowest on the list.

he second lowest on

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6.0

5.8

4.4

3.9

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Private consumption in overall is lagging behidespite big surge in tourist spending

Chart 1.14a – Composite Private Consumption Index(2010=100)

Source: Bank of Thailand

Non re

Se

Non du

Semi du

Composite

Du

ChaJul 2

80.0

85.0

90.0

95.0

100.0

105.0

110.0

115.0

120.0

125.0


2014

2015

Composite Private Consumption IndexA composite index representing private consumption conditions. It comprises of 5 components including Non-durables Index, Semi-durables Index, Durables Index, Services Index, and Non-residents expenditure Index. Prepared by the Bank of Thailand using 2010 as the base year and is released monthly and each component was seasonally adjusted. Chart A shows the Composite Index movement over the latest 2 years. Chart B shows the annual change of each component.

Latest developmentPrivate consumption in overall is lagging behind last year’s level despite big surge in tourist spending.

nd last year’s level


53.1

8.6

4.0

0.1

-2.1

-13.0

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ervices

rables

rables

Index

rables

rt 1.14b – Y on Y change015 vs 2014, percent


Private Investment started to pick up and hasyear’s level

Chart 1.15a – Private Investment Index(2010=100)


ChaJun 2

Domestic M(2010

Cp

Constructio

Import(201

DomesticSa114.0

115.0

116.0

117.0

118.0

119.0

120.0

121.0


2014

2015

Note: (*) figures are 1 month delayed

Composite Private Investment IndexA composite index representing private investment conditions. It is constructed from 5 components including Construction Area Permitted in Municipal Zone (9-month moving average), Construction Material Sales Index (3-month moving average), Imports of Capital Goods at 2010 Prices, Domestic Machinery Sales at 2010 Prices, Domestic Car Sales Index for investment (3-month moving average.). The index is prepared by the Bank of Thailand, using 2010 as the base year. Chart A shows the Composite Index movement over the latest 2 years. Chart B shows the annual change of each component.

Latest developmentPrivate Investment started to pick up and has been above last year’s level.

s been above last

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rt 1.15b – Y on Y change2015 vs 2014, percent

13.8

0.5

0.4

-0.2

-6.0

-12.8

Machinery sales*prices, Baht)

Composite Index

onstruction Areapermitted (sqm)

on Material SalesIndex

of Capital Goods0 prices, Baht)

c Commercial Carales Index

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FDI value increased 57% in the first 6 months

Chart 5.14 – Foreign Direct InvestmentMillion USD

Source: BOT

8,547

4,853

9,112

2,474

12,899

14,416

12,728

08FY 09FY 10FY 11FY 12FY 13FY 14FY

(*) Preliminary figures

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2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

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Foreign Direct InvestmentForeign direct investment (FDI) reflects the lasting interests of Non-residents of an economy in a resident entity. A direct investor may invest in equity capital, lending to affiliates, or reinvested earnings. Investment in equity is treated as a direct investment when the direct investors own 10 per cent or more of the voting shares for an enterprise or the equivalent for an unincorporated enterprise. Data is compiled by BOT. The left chart shows the annual figures. The right chart shows the cumulative monthly figures for the current year and the year before.

Latest developmentFDI value increased 57% in the first 6 months of 2015.

of 2015

Monthly cumulative FDI*


2014

2015


BOI’s net application almost doubled in 2014,months of 2015, it has almost been wiped ou

Chart 5.15 – BOI net application of foreign direct investment*Billion Baht

Source: Board of Investment

236

396

648

525

1,023

10FY 11FY 12FY 13FY 14FY

Note: (*) Foreign investment (foreign equity>=10%)

BOI net applicationValue is derived from total investment of all projects which have foreign equity participation (shown by registered capital amount) of one particular nation or the sum of all foreign registered capital from more than two nations of at least 10%. The chart shows the value of BOI net application for projects defined as FDI.

Latest developmentBOI’s net application almost doubled in 2014, but for the first 5 months of 2015, it has almost been wiped out, registering only THB 14 billion.

, but for the first 5t

230

14

2014/5M 2015/5M


FDI from Japan, the biggest source, has declin

Chart 5.16 – BOI net application of FDI* breakdown by countryPercent of total

Source: Board of Investment; ChartingAsean analysis

49%58% 54%

29

7%

10%7%

17

8%

7%10%

10

7%

10%6%

7%

2%

4%

2%

13

27%

11%21% 25

11FY 12FY 13FY 14F

Europe

Japan

ASEANANIEsUSA

Others

Note: (*) Foreign investment (foreign equity>=10%)(**) ANIEs: Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea

BOI net application by countryBOI net application of foreign direct investment projects breakdown by country. FDI from Japan, the biggest source, has declined sharply in 2014.

ned sharply in 2014

group

9%38%

7%5%

0%2%

% 21%

3% 1%

5%34%

FY 2015/5M


Property indicators have largely declined so fa

Chart 1.16a – Y on Y changeFirst 6 months of 2015 vs those of 2014, percent

Source: Bank of Thailand; ChartingAsean analysis

13.0

-2.9

-9.1

-10.8

Condo unit registered

New housing unit

Constr. Area in municipal

Value of land transaction

Chart 1.16b –Jun vs May 201

-19.5

-38.2

Key property indicatorsChart A compares key property indicators during this year to the current month to those in the same period of the previous year. Chart B compares key property indicators in the current month to those of the previous month.

Latest developmentProperty indicators have largely declined so far this year.

ar this year

– M on M change15, percent

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Improved trade balance so far in 2015 is the cdeclining more than export


Chart 5.03a – Trade balance* in THBFirst 7 months, Billion Baht

Note: (*) Not equal to the one in Balance of Payment decomposition due to few adjustments(**) Excluding Electricity and aircraft export, adjustment for Balance of payment and exchange rate conversion

(***) Excluding Electricity and military import, adjustment for Balance of payment and exchange rate conversion

-500

0

500

1,000

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5,000

Export Import Tradebalance

2014

2015

– = -20

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

Expo

Chart 5.0First 7 month

-7.4% -4.7%-3.4%

Trade balanceForeign trade statistics refer to transactions involving movements of goods out of or into the Kingdom of Thailand over a specific time period. It is not equal to the one shown on the Balance of Payment chart due to a few adjustments. The charts show the breakdown of Trade Balance into Export and Import.

Latest developmentImproved trade balance in both THB and USD terms in the first 7 months of 2015. This is the case of import declining more than export.

case of import

ort Import Trade balance– =

3b – Trade balance* in USDhs, Billion USD

% -8.6%


Export declined 3.4% in the first 4 months of 2Petroleum, Chemicals and Agriculture the ma

Chart 5.05a – YTD annual change in Export in BahtFirst 7 months of 2015 vs those of 2014, percent


-3.412.4

6.43.72.92.52.4

0.90.20.1

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-5.9-6.7-6.7-7.0

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Total exportOptical instru

JewelleryPhoto instruMachinery

Other manufacturingAutomotive

ForestryMetal

ElectricalElectronics

Agro productsApparelsFootware

AgricultureToiletriesFurnitureAircrafts

Petro chemicalOther export

FisheryPetroleumChemicalsRe exports

Mining

Chart 5.05bContributions t

Total exportAutomotiveMachineryJewellery

Optical instruOther manufacturing

Photo instruMetal

ForestryElectricalFootware

Re exportsFurniture

ElectronicsToiletriesAircraftsFishery

ApparelsMining

Other exportAgro products

AgriculturePetro chemical

ChemicalsPetroleum

YTD change in Export by productThe left chart shows the year-to-date change in Baht term of export value by product group. The right chart shows each group’s contribution to the total export growth.

Latest developmentExport, in THB, decreased 3.4% in the first 7 months of 2015. The increase in Automotive and Machinery export were the growth drivers while Petroleum, Chemicals and Agriculture were the main drags to total export growth.

2015, withain drags

b – Sectoral contributionsto total export growth

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NAFTA is the only growing markets for Thai ex

Chart 5.07a – Export by countryPercent of total export in THB term


23.0 24.3 24.6 25.9 26.1

20.4 21.0 21.0 21.2 20.3

11.7 11.1 11.4 11.5 12.0

11.3 10.9 9.5 9.8 10.3

10.5 10.7 10.2 9.7 9.65.0 4.7 5.1 5.1 5.2

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ASEAN

NAFTA

East Asiaex Japan

EU

Japan

Middle East

Rest ofthe world

100% = (Trillion)

Rest of

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ChartIn THB t

6.1 6.7 7.1 6.9 7.3

Export destinationsThe left chart shows Export value (in Baht term) broken down by country of destination. The right chart shows change in export value to each destination.

Latest developmentNAFTA is the only growing markets for Thai export in the first 6 months of 2015. Middle East was the hardest hit market with export declining 14% from a year ago.

xport so far in 2015

7.2%

-3.3%

-3.5%

-5.7%

-6.2%

-7.0%

-13.8%

NAFTA

ASEAN

f the world

Japan

EU

a ex Japan

Middle East

t 5.07b – Change in Exportterm, First 7 months of 2015 vs those of 2014


Big decrease in Import so far in 2015 due maifuel import

Chart 5.09a – YTD annual change in Import in BahtFirst 7 months of 2015 vs those of 2014, percent


Chart 5.09bContributions t

-7.4

7.7

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Total import

Others

Consumer goods

Intermediate Non fuel

Capital goods

Intermediate Fuel

Total imp

Oth

Consumer goo

Intermediate Non f

Capital goo

Intermediate F

YTD change in Import by product classThe left chart shows the year-to-date change (in Baht term) of import value by product group. The right chart shows each group’s contribution to the total import growth.

Latest developmentImport has decreased 7% in the first 7 months of 2015, due mainly to the decrease in Fuel import.

nly to decrease in

b – Sectoral contributionsto total import growth

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Intermediate goods has gained more share th

Chart 5.08 – Import by economic classificationPercent of total import in Baht term


7.5 7.5 7.8 8.0

17.4 18.9 18.9 20.8

44.0 40.0 37.5 35.7

20.9 21.3 24.4 23.3

10.2 12.4 11.4 12.2

10FY 11FY 12FY 13FY

Others

Capital goods

Consumer goods

100% = 5.9 7.0

Intermediate Fuel

Intermediate –Non Fuel

7.8 7.7

Import compositionImport value (in Baht term) breakdown by economic classification into Consumer goods, Intermediate goods, Capital goods and Others.

Latest developmentIntermediate is the major class in Thailand’s import, implying major portion of import is for reproduction. It has gained more share so far this year.

his year

8.7 9.6

20.8 15.8

38.3 40.7

24.2 25.1

8.1 8.8

14FY 15/7MO

(Trillion)7.4


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19.2

22.4

26.524.8

05FY 06FY 07FY 08FY 09FY 10FY 11FY 12FY 13FY 14FY

Tourist arrivals bounced back in the 7 monthsfrom last year’s level

Chart 5.18 – International Tourist ArrivalsMillion visits

Source: Department of Tourism

CAGR10.6%

Tourist arrivalsNumber of the international tourist arrivals into Thailand. Prepared by Department of Tourism using data from Immigration Bureau, Police Department.

Latest developmentTourist arrivals bounced back in the 7 months, increasing 30% from last year’s level.

s, increasing 30%

Monthly arrivalsMillion visits


0.0

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1.0

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3.0


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2015


China and Malaysia have been the two highesfor tourists in 2015

Chart 5.19aInternational Tourist Arrivalsby country of nationalityPercent of total

Source: Department of Tourism; ChartingAsean analysis

51.2 53.8 56.0 59.9 58.8

27.9 26.5 25.323.8 24.8

5.3 5.0 4.8 4.4 4.515.6 14.7 13.8 11.9 11.9


EastAsia

Europe

Americas

Rest ofworld

Chart 5.19b10 Highest Chanby country of nFirst 7 months of 2

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155.2

141.6

131.6

131.3

112.1

95.2

57.6

China

Malaysia

Hong Kong

Taiwan

Korea

Vietnam

Singapore

Japan

India

USA

Tourist arrivals by nationalityChart A shows the composition of international tourist arrivals by their nationalities grouped by region. Chart B shows the top 10 highest change in arrivals by country and the percent of total arrival change.

Latest developmentStructure of tourist nationalities has changed a bit over the years. East Asia has been the largest group in the last six years and the figure is increasing every year. China and Malaysia have been the two highest growing markets for tourists in 2015.

st growing markets

nge in International Tourist Arrivalsationality2015 vs those of 2014, Thousands

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Unemployment rate decreased to 0.8% in Jun

Chart 2.08 – Unemployment ratePercent

Source: National Statistical Office, Bank of Thailand

1.83

1.51

1.38 1.381.49

1.04

0.68 0.660.72

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Unemployment rateUnemployment rate calculated from labor Force Survey conducted and compiled by the National Statistical Office (NSO). Unemployment rate equals unemployed persons divided by total labor force. Unemployed persons is defined as persons with the age of 15 years and over who during the week in which the survey is conducted, do not work, have no job, business enterprise or farm of their own. Persons in this category include those who are looking for a job, applying for a job or waiting to be called to work during the past 30 days prior to the interview date and those who are not looking for work during the past 30 days prior to the interview date, but are otherwise available for work during the 7 days prior to the interview date. Total labor force comprises current labor force and seasonally inactive labor force.

Latest developmentUnemployment rate decreased to 0.8% in June.

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0.00

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0.40

0.60

0.80

1.00

1.20

1.40


Monthly Average

2014

2015


Thailand’s unemployment rate is lowest compleading economies

Chart 2.09 – Unemployment rateLatest, percent


0.8

2.0

3.1

3.3

3.3

3.4

3.7

3.7

4.0

4.9

5.3

5.3

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7

Thailand Jun

Singapore Q2

Malaysia Jun

Hong Kong Jul

Japan Jul

Vietnam 2014

Taiwan Jul

South Korea Jul

China Q2

India 2013

US Jul

Russia Jul

Indonesia Q1

Pakistan 2014

Australia Jul

Philippines Q2

Brazil Jul

Euro Area Jun

Unemployment rates in the worldA comparison of unemployment rates across different countries (economies) compiled by The Economist magazine.

Latest developmentThailand’s unemployment rate is the lowest among leading economies. Euro area still has the highest unemployment rate, followed by Brazil.

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No change in interest rates in the market in A

Chart 3.01a – BOT’s policy rate


Chart 3.01b – BI

Chart 3.01c – Saving deposit rate* Chart 3.01d – Co

Note: (*) All Commercial Banks registered in Thailand, excluding foreign branches

1.25%

1.50%

1.75%

2.00%

2.25%

2.50%

Sep-14 Aug-15

0.00%

2.50%

5.00%

7.50%

10.00%

Sep-14 Aug-15 Sep-14

Max

Min

Sep-14

Interest ratesChart A shows the Bank of Thailand’s policy rate (1-day repo rate) over the last 12 months. Chart B shows the Inter bank overnight rate over the last 12 months. Chart C shows the minimum and maximum of the saving deposit rate over the last 12 months. Chart D shows the minimum and maximum of commercial bank’s MLR over the last 12 months.

Latest developmentNo change in interest rates in the market in August. It’s worth noting that the BOT’s policy rate is at 1.50%, which is quite low. This could limit the option to further stimulate growth through monetary policy (by lowering interest rate further).

August

BOR overnight rate

ommercial bank MLR*


0.00%

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5.00%

7.50%

10.00%

Aug-15

Min

Max

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Aug-15


Government spending in the first 7 months of


Chart – Monthly cumulative Fiscal expenditureBillion Baht

0

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D J F M A M J J A

2015

Government SpendingThe current government is trying to boost the economy by fiscal spending. In the first 7 months of 2015, government spending increased 12% from the same period last year. While the effectiveness of such program is still in doubt, we see bigger spending from the government in the calendar year of 2015.

f 2015 increased 12%

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Businesses and Industries were more pessimi

Source: Bank of Thailand, The Federation of Thai Industries

Chart 1.18a – Business Sentiment Index*

Note: (*) Below is the interpretation of the index:Index = 50 indicates that business sentiment remains stableIndex > 50 indicates that business sentiment has improvedIndex < 50 indicates that business sentiment has worsened

Chart 1.18b – T

Note: (*) Below is thIndex = 100Index > 100Index < 100

49.452.4

45.250.3 49.1

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0

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Better

Worse

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Feb-15 Mar

Better

Worse

Business and Thai Industries Sentiment IndicesChart A shows Business Sentiment Index has been compiled with BOT survey data of 1,500 businesses. Index = 50 indicates that business sentiment remains stable. Index > 50 indicates that business sentiment has improved. Index < 50 indicates that business sentiment has worsened. Chart B shows Thai Industries Sentiment Index, from The Federation of Thai Industries survey of more than 1,000 industrial enterprises. Index = 100 indicates that industries sentiment remains stable. Index > 100 indicates that industries sentiment has improved. Index < 100 indicates that industries sentiment has worsened.

Latest developmentBusinesses and Industries were more pessimistic in July 2015. Business Sentiment Index dropped to 46.4 and the Thai Industries Sentiment Index dropped to 83.0.

istic in July

Thai Industries Sentiment Index**

he interpretation of the index:0 indicates that industries sentiment remains stable0 indicates that industries sentiment has improved0 indicates that industries sentiment has worsened


7.7 86.2 85.4 84.0 83.0

r-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15


Consumer Confidence nosedived in July

Source: Ministry of Commerce

Chart 1.17 – Consumer Confidence Index

Note: (*) The index ranges from 0 to 10050 means consumer confidence is equal to those of the prior monthOver 50 means consumer confidence is better than those of the prior monthUnder 50 means consumer confidence is worse than those of the prior month

0

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Jan-15 Mar-15 May-15 Jul-150

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Overall On job

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Better

Worse

Consumer Confidence IndexPrepared by Ministry of Commerce through monthly consumer survey nationwide. The index ranges from 0 to 100. 50 means consumer confidence is equal to those of the prior month. Over 50 means consumer confidence is better than those of the prior month. Under 50 means consumer confidence is worse than those of the prior month.

Latest developmentConsumer Confidence nosedived in July with overall Consumer confidence index dropping deep to 33.7.


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GDP growth projections are likely to be revisethe Bangkok bomb

Chart 1.03a – Real GDP growth projectionsFor 2015, Annual percentage change

Source: NESDB, Fiscal Policy Office, Bank of Thailand, The Economist

Chart 1.03b –For 2016, Annu

2.00

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4.00

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6.00

J-15 F-15 M-15 A-15 M-15 J-15 J-15 A-15

Forecast as of, month ending

BOT

FPOThe Economist

poll

NESDB

ForecaJ-15 F-15 M-1

Real GDP growth projectionsReal GDP growth projections from Bank of Thailand, National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) and the weekly poll conducted by the Economist magazine. The charts also show growth projections as of past dates, which highlight any significant change in projections from each of the forecasters. The changes in projections normally reflect the economic outlook as seen by each forecaster.

Growth projections for the Thai economyFPO revised down its projected growth for 2015 to 3.0%. Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0-3.5% for 2015 and 4.1% for 2016.

ed down further after

– Real GDP growth projectionsual percentage change

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15 A-15 M-15 J-15 J-15 A-15

BOT

The Economist poll

Growth for Thailand is projected to be aroundpack

Chart 1.04a – Real GDP growth projections2015, Annual % change, as of Aug 31st 2015


Chart 1.042016, Annual

7.66.9

6.66.3

5.75.5

4.93.53.4

3.12.8

2.42.42.3

1.40.9

-1.7-3.6

IndiaChina

PhilippinesVietnamPakistanMalaysiaIndonesiaThailandTaiwan

SingaporeSouth Korea

AustraliaUS

Hong KongEuro Area

JapanBrazilRussia

0.60.4

IndiaChina

VietnamPhilippinesMalaysiaIndonesiaPakistanThailand

South KoreaSingaporeAustraliaTaiwan

USHong KongEuro Area

JapanBrazilRussia

International real GDP growth projectionsReal GDP growth projection consensus for major economies in the world as a result of a weekly survey by the Economist magazine. It offers a good comparison across economies in the world.

Growth outlook for the Thai economyAccording to the Economist poll, Thailand’s GDP growth is expected to be 3.5% for 2015 and 4.1% for 2016, around the middle when compared to other major and emerging economies.

d the middle of the

4b – Real GDP growth projections% change, as of Aug 31st 2015


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Thai economy is still in deflation state in Augu

Source: Bureau of Trade and Economic Indices; ChartingAsean analysis

Chart 3.07a – Y o Y change in CPIPercent

Chart 3.07b –Aug 2015, percent

Note: (*) exclude raw food and energy

Veg

Tobacco & a

Food away from

Recreation & Edu

Medic

Prepared food at

Apparel and foo

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Housing & furn

Non alcoholic bev

Eggs

Transport & C-1.50%

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-0.50%

0.00%

0.50%

1.00%

1.50%

Mar-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15

Head line

Core*

Consumer Price IndexCPI is the general price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. Prepared by Bureau of Trade and Economic Indices, Ministry of Commerce. Available in various definitions and by product groups. Change in CPI is normally used as main indicator for inflation.

Latest developmentIn August 2015, Core inflation was slightly lower while Headline CPI was still lower than a year ago, suggesting a deflation.

ust

Y o Y change in CPI by product

8.5

2.0

1.8

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0.7

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Commu

Energy


Along with Taiwan and Singapore, Thailand is

Chart 3.08 – Consumer Price IndexAnnual percentage change


Latest

Note: (*) The Economist Poll

1.

1.

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0.2

0.4

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3.3

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1.5

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0.7

0.6

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Russia Jul

Brazil Jul

Indonesia Aug

India Jul

Malaysia Jul

Hong Kong Jul

Pakistan Jul

China Jul

Australia Q2

Philippines Jul

South Korea Aug

Vietnam Aug

Japan Jul

Euro Area Aug

US Jul

Singapore Jul

Taiwan Jul

Thailand Aug

Inflation in the worldChange in Consumer Price Index across major economies in the world. Also the projected CPI change for the full year by the Economist poll.

Latest developmentAlong with Taiwan and Singapore, Thailand is in deflation state.

s in deflation state

2015*

14.8

8.7

6.3

5.4

2.6

3.1

4.1

5

.7

2.6

2.8


Deep deflation at the producer level

Source: Bureau of Trade and Economic Indices; ChartingAsean analysis

Chart 3.09a – Y o Y change in PPIPercent

Chart 3.09b –Aug 2015, perce

CPulp & pa

TexNon metallic min

MechinMechinFore

Leather & footwW

Other manu goMF

EneElectrical eq

ChemLivesto

Basic meRubber & pla

FishPetroleum prod

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-1.0%

0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%


Producer Price IndexInflation at the producer level is measured by a change in Producer Price Index. Prepared by Bureau of Trade and Economic Indices, Ministry of Commerce. The chart shows the changes of the overall PPI and also the PPI of each industry.

Latest developmentProducer price level dropped from a year ago, resulting in deflation. In August, the PPI dropped 3.8% from a year ago. PPI of Petroleum products dropped 30.6%.

Y o Y change in PPI by productent

5.9

1.5

0.4

0.3

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Bank’s loan is still growing and liquidity is slig

Chart 3.02b – Commercial Banks’ Loan/Deposit* ratioPercent


Chart 3.02a – Commercial Banks’ LoanTHB billion

97.7% 97.8%97.2%

96.4%95.7% 95.7%

94.9% 94.8%

90%

95%

100%

Jul-14 Aug-14 Sep-14 Oct-14 Nov-14 Dec-14 Jan-15 Feb-15

10,600

10,800

11,000

11,200

11,400

11,600

Jul-14 Aug-14 Sep-14 Oct-14 Nov-14 Dec-14 Jan-15 Feb-15

Bank’s Loan and Loan-to-deposit ratioCommercial banks take deposits and give out loans. Chart A shows the outstanding loan by commercial banks in Thailand. Chart B shows the commercial banks’ loan to deposit ratio, a liquidity indicators in the banking system.

Latest developmentBank’s loan increased 0.5% in June 2015. Liquidity in the system remained abundant despite the Loan-to-Deposit ratio increasing to 96.5%.

ghtly squeezed


94.5% 94.5%95.4%

96.5%

5 Mar-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15

Mar-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15

Y-o-Y+4.6%

M-o-M+0.5%


Gross NPL continued to rise in both absolute vpercentage of total loan in the 2Q15

Chart 3.03a – Total Financial Institutions’ Gross NPLs OutstandinBillion Baht


458 401 380 317 270 256 267 2

07YE 08YE 09YE 10YE 11YE 12YE 13YE 14

7.31%

5.29% 4.85%3.60%

2.75% 2.26% 2.16% 2.

07YE 08YE 09YE 10YE 11YE 12YE 13YE 14

Chart 3.03b – Total Financial Institutions’ Gross NPLs OutstandinPercentage of Total Loans

Non-performing loanGross NPLs: the outstanding amount of loans classified as substandard, doubtful, doubtful of loss, and loss. The chart shows Gross Non-performing loan from all Financial Institutions in Thailand, both in the absolute and percentage of total terms.

Latest developmentGross NPL continued to rise in 2Q15. The absolute value increased from THB 299 billion to THB 312 billion or 2.29% to 2.38% of the total loan.

value and

ng

278 299 312

4YE 2015/Q1 2015/Q2 2015/Q3

16% 2.29% 2.38%

4YE 2015/Q1 2015/Q2 2015/Q3

ng


Banks’ capital ratio decreased slightly in Junehigh


Chart 3.04 – Capital ratio of all commercial banks*% of risk assets, at year end

Note: (*) All Commercial Banks registered in Thailand, excluding foreign branches

12.4%13.3%

13.9%14.9%

14.0%

15.8% 16.1%

14.8%

16.2%15.7%

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Capital ratio of all commercial banksCapital funds of commercial banks mean stockholders’ equity. Risk assets mean summary of all risk-weighted assets including contingent liabilities converted into assets and weighted by risk ratio. The higher the ratio the safer and more stability in the banking system.

Latest developmentBanks’ capital ratio decreased slightly to 16.6% in June but still remained high.

but still remained

14.5%

15.0%

15.5%

16.0%

16.5%

17.0%

17.5%


Month End

2014

2015


Thailand’s real interest rate is around 1%

Chart 3.05 – Real interest ratesPercent, as of Aug 31st 2015


3M risk free interest rates Expected 2015 inflat


14.2

12.5

7.5

7.4

7.0

4.6

3.7

3.1

2.3

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1.7

1.6

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Brazil

Russia

Indonesia

India

Pakistan

Vietnam

Malaysia

China

Australia

Philippines

Thailand

South Korea

Taiwan

Hong Kong

US

Japan

Euro Area

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Real interest rates in the worldChart shows one way to calculate real interest rates across different currencies and economies in the world. Today’s Real interest rates = Nominal interest rates (represented here by 3-month risk free interest rates) – expected inflation.

Latest developmentThere are quite a few countries with negative real interest rates. Countries with negative real interest rates seems to have low nominal interest rates to begin with. Thailand’s real interest rate is around 1%.

tion* Real interest rates=


5.5

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SET index decreased 4% in August amid anothforeign sell out

Chart 3.06cPercent, as of Au

Source: SET, The Economist; ChartingAsean analysis

France (CAC 40)

Japan (Nikkei 225)

Pakistan (KSE)

Germany (DAX)

Euro Area (FTSE Euro 100)

China (SSEB, $ terms)

US (NAScomp)

S Korea (KOSPI)

Australia (All Ord.)

US (S&P 500)

India (BSE)

US (DJIA)

UK (FTSE 100)

China (SSEA)

Malaysia (KLSE)

HK (Hang Seng)

Thailand (SET)

Singapore (STI)

Taiwan (TWI)

Indonesia (JSX)

Chart 3.06a – Monthly performance of SET indexPercent change from prior month, at month end

-5.1%

1.4%

-2.0%

0.6%

-4.3% -4.0%


Chart 3.06b – Cumulative net foreign fund flowSET & MAI, Billion Baht, Month end

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J-15 F-15 M-15 A-15 M-15 J-15 J-15 A-15 S-15 O-15 N-15 D-15

Stock market performanceChart A shows the monthly performance of the SET index. Chart B shows the performance, change in the index level, of key stock markets in the world, since the end of last year.

Latest developmentSET index decreased 4% in August amid another round of big foreign sell out. Along with other markets in the region and the world, SET has declined heavily year-to-date.

her round of big

– Change since Dec 31st 2014ug 26th 2015

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Higher government deficit as percentage of G

Chart 4.1 – Government budget and cash balance as percentagePercent


-0.5%

1.4%

-2.0%

-1.1%

-4.0%

-0.7%-0.3%

-0.6%

1.1%

-1.7%

-1.1%

-4.4%

-2.6%

-0.9%

05FY 06FY 07FY 08FY 09FY 10FY 11FY

Budget cash balanceOverall Cash balance (including non-budgetary deficit/ surplus)

Budget balance vs GDPOverall Cash balances are the sum of budget and non budget cash balances. Budget cash balances are the government revenues net of the government expenditures. Non budget cash balances include changes in governmental agencies’ deposit accounts and net positions of government’s revolving funds. The chart shows both Overall Cash balances and Budget cash balances as percentage of nominal GDP.

Latest developmentGovernment budget and cash balances have been in deficit in 7 of the last 10 years. The magnitude of the deficits in the past 5 years have been huge. The worst deficits in relative to GDP were in 2009 (calendar year), with budget deficit of 4%. Huge government budget deficit in 2012, only slightly better than in 2009. Higher budget and cash deficit as percentage of GDP in 2014.

GDP in 2014

of nominal GDP

-3.6%

-2.2% -2.4%

-4.1%

-2.0%-2.5%

12FY 13FY 14FY


Budget deficit in 2015 has so far doubled thos

Chart 4.2 – Government budget balanceBillion Baht


1,2411,390 1,455 1,498 1,484

1,7511,902

2,075 2,158 2,076

-1,277 -1,280

-1,629 -1,598-1,849 -1,825 -1,930

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05FY 06FY 07FY 08FY 09FY 10FY 11FY 12FY 13FY 14FY

Revenue

Expenditure

Budgetbalance

Budget balanceBudget balances are the government revenues net of the government expenditures. The left chart shows government revenue, government expenditure and budget balance (line). The right chart shows monthly cumulative of budget balance of the last two years.

Latest developmentGovernment budget balances have been in deficit in 9 of the last 10 years. The magnitude of the deficits in the past 5 years have been huge. The worst deficits in absolute term were in 2012 (calendar year), with budget deficit of 414 Billion Baht. In 2014, Budget deficit increased from 2013. Budget deficit in 2015 has so far doubled those of last year.

se of last year

Monthly cumulative Budget balance(Billion Baht)


-350.0

-300.0

-250.0

-200.0

-150.0

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2014

2015


Sizable budget and cash deficit in the first 7 m

Chart 4.3 – Government cash balanceBillion Baht


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110

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-75

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-414

-45

88

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-401

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Budget cash balanceOverall Cash balance (including non-budgetary deficit/ surplus)

Budget and Cash balanceOverall Cash balances are the sum of budget and non budget cash balances. Budget cash balances are the government revenues net of the government expenditures. Non budget cash balances include changes in governmental agencies’ deposit accounts and net positions of government’s revolving funds. The chart shows both Overall Cash balances and Budget cash balances in absolute term.

Latest development2012 saw the biggest budget and cash deficit in THB term. Apart from 2010, Budget cash balance and Overall cash balance are typically in line with each other. Sizable budget and cash deficit in the first 7 months.

months

-267-296

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Chart 4.4 – Government Budget balance as percentage of GDP2015*, percent


-1.9

-2.0

-2.0

-2.1

-2.4

-2.6

-2.7

-2.8

-4.1

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South KoreaHong KongSingapore

TaiwanPhilippinesIndonesiaThailand

Euro AreaAustralia

USChinaRussiaIndia

MalaysiaVietnamPakistan

BrazilJapan


Budget balance in the worldConsensus projection of Government budget balance as percentage of GDP across major countries in the world for the current year. The data is compiled by the Economist poll.

Latest developmentMost governments in the world are expected to have budget deficits in 2013, except South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Russia. The magnitude of the expected budget deficits are greatest in US and Japan, the leading economies in the world. Thailand budget deficit is expected to be around 2% of GDP.

ound 2% of GDP

0.4

0.0

-0.7

-1.1


A slight increase in Public debt so far in 2015

Source: Public Debt Management Office

Chart 4.5a – Composition of Public debtTHB Trillion

Chart 4.5b –As percentage

8% 8% 7% 7% 6%External debtas percent of total

0.0

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2011 2012 2013 2014 Jun-15 2011 2012

Direct Government debt

Bond to Compensate FIDF's Loss& Prefunding debt

Public debt fromState Enterprises

Composition of Public debtPublic debt includes direct government debt, Bond to Compensate FIDF's Loss, Debt Prefunding, Non-Financial State Enterprise Debt, Special Financial Institutions Guaranteed Debt, and others. Chart A shows the level of debt in THB. Chart B shows the level as percentage of nominal GDP.

Latest developmentPublic debt as percentage of GDP increased significantly since 2009 then dropped slightly in 2011 before increasing again. Public debt increased in absolute term and relative to GDP in 2012 and 2013, due largely to direct government debt. A slight increase in Public debt so far in 2015, at THB 5.7 trillion, or 42% of GDP. Majority of the public debt is domestic based.

– Composition of Public debte of nominal GDP


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Public debt fromState Enterprises


Thailand’s public debt is not high compared tostandard

Chart 4.6 – Public debt in the worldPercentage of GDP, 2014 est.

Source: CIA fact book

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1 Japan2 Zimbabwe

3 Greece4 Lebanon

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Public debt in the worldPublic debt as percentage of nominal GDP, data is compiled by CIA.

Latest developmentHigh public debt ratio in most developed countries. Thailand’s public debt ratio, at 49% of GDP in 2014, is below international rule of thumb of 60%. Japan has the highest public debt level compared to GDP, at 228%. Majority of countries with high public debt level comes from Europe, leading by Greece, Italy, Portugal and Ireland.

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Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thsurplus


Chart 5.01 – Balance of Payment decompositionBillion USD

Trade Bala

Net service

Net Capita

+

31.3

1.25.3

-5.0-1.2

5.6

10FY 11FY 12FY 13FY 14FY 15/7mo

29.8

10FY 1

-19.7

10FY 1

21.3

10FY 1

Balance of payment decompositionBalance of Payments is a summary of economic transactions between residents and nonresidents that takes place during a specific time period. Balance of Payments include Trade balance, Net services income & transfers, Capital and financial account and Net errors & omissions. Trade balance refers to net export (export less import) of goods. Net Services are the net result of foreign trade related to services, defined as the net export (export less import) of services. Income consists of compensation of employees, investment income, and donation and grant. Capital Account encompasses receipts and payments pertaining to (1) transfers in cash or in kind, and (2) acquisition and disposal of non-produced, non-financial assets. Financial Account refers to net flows of financial transactions between residents and nonresidents. Net errors & omissions reflects the discrepancy between the overall balance and the sum of each sub-account of the balance of payments.

Latest developmentPositive Balance of Payment so far in 2015 of USD 5.6 billion, thanks to trade surplus.

hanks to trade

nce (F.O.B)

e income & transfer

l Movement + errors and omissions


17.0

6.0 6.7

24.618.0

11FY 12FY 13FY 14FY 15/7mo

-8.1 -7.5 -9.1 -10.4-3.5

11FY 12FY 13FY 14FY 15/7mo

-7.7

6.7

-2.6-15.4 -8.9

11FY 12FY 13FY 14FY 15/7mo


Strong Asian export engines reflecting in hugesurplus

Chart 5.02 – Current Account balance


21.3%

12.8%

7.6%

5.0%

4.1%

3.4%

3.0%

2.8%

2.7%

2.6%

2.5%

2.4%

-0.6%

-1.2%

-2.6%

-2.6%

-3.1%

-4.1%

Singapore Q2

Taiwan Q2

South Korea Jun

Russia Q2

Philippines Mar

Malaysia Q2

China Q2

Hong Kong Q1

Vietnam 2013

Japan Jun

Euro Area Jun

Thailand Q1

Pakistan Q2

India Q1

US Q1

Indonesia Q2

Australia Q1

Brazil Jul

-406.4

As % of 2015 GDP*


Current Account BalanceCurrent Account represents the net sum of trade in goods and services, primary income and secondary income. The left chart shows the consensus projection of 2012 Current Account Balance as percentage of GDP by the Economist poll. The right chart shows last 12-month Current Account Balance of major economies in the world, in absolute dollar term

Latest developmentCountries that are expected to have huge Current Account surplus are mostly from Emerging Asian economies. US is still expected to be net spenders. Thailand’s Current Account balance in 2015 is expected to be 2.4% of GDP.

e current account

69.5

72.8

102.2

68.7

14.5

8.8

291.4

5.9

9.5

97.1

317.6

16.1

-2.2

-27.5

-21.6

-41.9

-89.4

Last 12 months, USD Billion


External debt decreased slightly so far in 2015

Chart 5.10a – External Debt LevelBillion USD


69.0 74.4 76.1 75.3100.6 104.3

130.

06YE 07YE 08YE 09YE 10YE 11YE 12YE

38.5% 35.4% 31.4% 28.8%35.2% 33.7%

38.0%

06YE 07YE 08YE 09YE 10YE 11YE 12YE

Chart 5.10b – External Debt as % of GDP

External DebtExternal debt refers to the remaining outstanding portion of liabilities (excluding equity) which residents have over nonresidents of an economy. Prepared by the Bank of Thailand and released quarterly. Chart A shows external debt level in USD term. Chart B shows external debt level as percentage of GDP.

Latest developmentExternal debt level decreased slightly to USD 138 Billion at the end of 1Q15. External debt as percentage of GDP decreased slightly to 33.7%.

5

7 139.9 140.7 138.0

E 13YE 14YE 15/1Q

% 38.2% 34.5% 33.7%

E 13YE 14YE 15/1Q


External debt structure has continued to shiftterm debt


84% 80% 82% 82% 82%

16% 20% 18% 18% 18%

11YE 12YE 13YE 14YE 15/1Q

Chart 5.11a – External debt breakdownPrivate vs Public

Chart 5.11b – ELong Term vs Sho

PrivatePublic = General Government and Monetary Authorities

55% 56%

45% 44%

11YE 12Y

Long termShort term

External debt compositionBreakdown of external debt. Chart A shows the external debt breakdown by borrowers. Chart B shows the external debt breakdown by maturity.

Latest developmentExternal debt structure has continued to shift toward more long-term debt, which lowers the risk of not having enough foreign exchange to service external debt.

t toward more long

External debt breakdownort Term

% 57% 60% 61%

% 43% 40% 39%

YE 13YE 14YE 15/1Q



340%370%

312%

279% 277%292%

10YE 11YE 12YE 13YE 14YE 15/1Q

Chart 5.12a – International reservesAs % of ST external debt

Chart 5.12b – DPercent

Note: (*) Debt service payment / Export of goods and services

4.7%

3.4%

10FY 11FY

Capability to repay external debt improved sl

External Debt repayment capabilityA look at the country’s capabilities of servicing the external debt. Chart A shows the country’s international reserves as percentage of short-term external debt. Chart B shows the external debt service ratio (Debt service payment / Export of goods and services).

Latest developmentInternational reserves (as % of ST external debt) is still at healthy level (292%). Debt service ratio increased to 4.9% in 1Q15. All in all, capability to repay external debt is not yet a concern at the moment.

Debt service ratio*

4.2%4.0%

4.7% 4.9%

12FY 13FY 14FY 15/1Q

ightly so far in 2015


Net International reserves decreased slightlyconsidered excessive

Chart 5.13a – International reserves level*At the end of period, Billion USD


6.99.1

7.9

13.812.6

10.8 9.9

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Chart 5.13b – International reserves as number of months of im

Note: (*) Including Net Forward position(**) For the last period using average monthly import value during the last 12 months

73.9 106.5 118.0 154.1191.7 206.4 205.8

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

International reservesInternational reserve assets refer to external assets that are held or controlled by central bank and are readily available for immediate uses, for instance, in financing payment imbalances or in implementing exchange rate policy. The figures also include the net forward position (future assets/liabilities arising from currency forward contracts between BOT and the market). Chart A shows international reserves level in US$ term. Chart B shows as number of months that it can finance import.

Latest developmentInternational reserves in US$ term have been decreasing since its peak in 2011. So far in 2015, the reserves decreased slightly but the number of months that it can finance import remained at 9.7 months, which is considered excessive.

in 2015 but still

9.1 9.5 9.7

2 2013 2014 Jul-15

port**

8 190.2 180.2 174.6

2 2013 2014 Jul-15


THB depreciated 1.4% in August


Chart 5.17a – Nominal Effective Exchange Rate2007=100

Chart 5.17b –Percentage change

MYR 8.7172

AUD 26.0602

MXN 2.1507

IDR 2.7164

EUR 40.6272

JPY 29.908

KRW 0.0305

SGD 25.6825

INR 0.5759

TWD 1.1134

GBP 55.7311

PHP 0.7816

VND 0.0016

CNY 5.6752

USD 36.0277

Note: (*) Positive numbers mean the Baht has been depreciated against those currencies, the opposite applies to negative numbers

USD = US$, GBP = Pound Sterling, EUR = Euro, JPY = Yen (per 100), CNY = Yuan Renminbi, SGD = Singapore $, MYR = Malaysia Ringgit, PHP = Philippines Peso, IDR = Indonesia Rupiah (per 1,000), INR = India Rupee,KRW = Korea Won, TWD = Taiwan $, VND = Vietnam Dong, MXN = Mexico Peso, AUD = Australia $

100.0

102.0

104.0

106.0

108.0

110.0

112.0

114.0

Aug-14 Nov-14 Feb-15 May-15 Aug-15

M o M1.4%

Y o Y+2.0%

Baht appreciates

Baht depreciates

Exchange ratesNominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) has been constructed from the weighted average of bilateral exchange rates of the baht vis-à-vis Thailand’s 23 major trading partners and trade competitors. The weight of each currency varies according to how important the country is as a trading partner and trade competitor. An increase in NEER refers to an appreciation. Chart B shows the year-on-year change of average selling rates of selected currencies.

Latest developmentNominal Effective Exchange Rate decreased 1.4% in August. Over the last 12 months THB appreciated 2% against key currencies.

Y o Y change in FX rate*in avg. selling rate as of Aug 31st 2015

18.1

15.7

14.0

8.5

4.4

4.0

3.6

0.6

-1.9

-3.6

-4.3

-4.7

-6.3

-7.3

-10.9


Baht depreciates Baht appreciates

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