Building Thailand's Future Today : Overview

Overview & Synopsis

This report presents a forward-looking development vision for Thailand’s transition to high-income status by 2037. The report reviews Thailand’s achievements over the past 35 years, highlights challenges including slowing productivity growth, demographic aging, climate risks, and global economic shifts, and proposes a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable and inclusive growth. It identifies five strategic industries of the future consisting of advanced manufacturing, sustainable and wellness tourism, digital services, agri-food, and creative industries, supported by reforms focused on business dynamism, innovation, workforce development, urban transformation, and climate resilience. The report emphasizes the need for stronger capabilities, deeper global integration, improved education outcomes, enhanced competitiveness, and balanced regional development to create more productive, higher-quality jobs and position Thailand as a globally competitive high-income economy.