2025.08.2907:56:47UTC+00Thailand Private Investment Returns to Fall

In July 2025, Thailand experienced a 0.4% decline in private investment on a monthly basis, reversing the 0.7% growth observed in June. This reversal was predominantly due to a downturn in investment within the machinery and equipment sector. Notably, imports of capital goods saw a decrease, with significant declines in categories like computers, office equipment, and specialized machinery. However, domestic machinery sales remained consistent. The investment in vehicles largely stabilized; an uptick in the registration of passenger cars and trucks compensated for a decline in ship imports, which had markedly increased in the previous month. Conversely, construction investment demonstrated positive growth. This was bolstered by developments in both residential and non-residential sectors, with notable activity in areas approved for hotel and single-detached housing projects.