FX.co ★ Thailand Private Investment Drops 1.9% in February

Private investment in Thailand experienced a 1.9% decline in February 2025 compared to the previous month, after showing a 0.5% increase in the prior period. This represents the most significant decrease since August of the previous year. The drop was influenced by a reduction in machinery and equipment investment, attributed to decreased imports of capital goods such as computers, electrical equipment, and specialized machinery. Additionally, vehicle investment saw a downturn due to weakened passenger car sales. Construction investment also decreased, as reflected by a reduction in permitted building areas, indicating a sluggish real estate market and deferred investments amid uncertainties in trade policy.