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FinanceThai June factory output falls 3.1% y/y, weaker than forecast rise of 0.2%
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Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) for June 2026 fell 3.1% year-on-year, significantly underperforming market expectations of a 0.2% increase. The data, reported by the Business Times Singapore, also showed that the country's manufacturing output for the first half of 2026 (January to June) declined by 0.4% compared to the same period last year. The June reading marks a sharp contraction compared to the forecast, indicating ongoing weakness in Thailand's industrial sector. The report highlights persistent challenges for Thai manufacturers, potentially linked to subdued global demand or domestic economic headwinds. The publication date is July 27, 2026.
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Thailand's manufacturing production index fell 3.1% in June compared to the same month last year, significantly underperforming market expectations of a 0.2% year-on-year increase.
For the January-to-June period, the country's manufacturing production index declined 0.4%.
Key Points:
- June factory output: -3.1% year-on-year (vs. forecast of +0.2%)
- First-half 2026 manufacturing production index: -0.4%
Source
The Business TimesRegional
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Thai June factory output falls 3.1% y/y, weaker than forecast rise of 0.2%