Thailand's industrial sentiment index dropped for a third straight month in May due to the impact of the war in the Middle East, slowing production and a shortage of labour.

Thailand

Who

Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)

What

When

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:26:00 GMT · 2h 26m ago

Where

Thailand ·

Why

The war in the Middle East, slowing production, and a shortage of labour caused the decline in Thailand's industrial sentiment index.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is having a tangible impact on the Thai economy, contributing to a decline in industrial sentiment and affecting key sectors like palm oil and chemical fertilizers through raw material shortages.

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Bangkok Post
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3272249/thailands-industrial-sentiment-falls-for-the-third-straight-month-in-may-2026
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