The Thai Retailers Association (TRA)<\/a> revealed today that its Retail Sentiment Index (RSI) for June 2025 has hit a “new all-time low in 42 months,” signalling a deeply worrying trend in domestic purchasing power and nationwide consumer spending.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Businesses and investors are reportedly holding back, awaiting clear and concrete policy direction from the government.<\/p>\n
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The retail sector has faced immense pressure in the first half of the year. Domestic political uncertainty, persistent sluggish consumption, and a slowdown in investment across all business sizes have taken their toll.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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External factors aren’t helping either.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The recovery of international tourism, particularly from the crucial Chinese market, remains incomplete.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Added to this are unpredictable US import tariffs and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, along with the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border, all directly impacting consumer confidence and the wider economy.<\/p>\n
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Spending Slump: A Critical Warning<\/p>\n
The sharp drop in the June RSI directly reflects a significant decline in both spending per receipt and shopping frequency across all regions of Thailand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The TRA anticipates this downward trend will continue into the third quarter of the year unless tangible and timely economic stimulus measures are effectively rolled out.<\/p>\n
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While the formation of a new cabinet offers a glimmer of hope, many investors and entrepreneurs are opting to delay new ventures.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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They are eager for clearer, proactive economic policies that can genuinely revitalise the long-stagnant economy.<\/p>\n
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