Thailand Q2 GDP growth slows to 1.9% on energy, travel woes

EconomyFour of six major ASEAN economies report weaker expansion amid Iran warTourists pose at Wat Pho, a popular sightseeing spot in Bangkok. The number of visitors to Thailand fell in the first seven months of 2026, weighing on the country's economy.APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHATAugust 17, 2026 11:47 JSTBANGKOK -- Thailand's economy expanded 1.9% in the April-June quarter from a year earlier, according to official data released on Monday, slowing from 2.8% growth in the previous quarter as higher energy prices weighed on consumption and the conflict in the Middle East disrupted travel.