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Monthly Economic Brief February 2013 issue


Executive summary Growth Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% yͲoͲy, a rather disappointing level compared to the 4.4% growth in 2Q/2012. The growth was driven mainly by domestic consumption, public and private. On the production side, Manufacturing had a bad quarter and dragged the overall GDP growth while other sectors mostly contributed positively. Monthly MPI dropped slightly in December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while Agriculture production grew impressively. Private consumption and Private Investment grew impressively in 2012. FDI and Property sector have had impressive growths in the first 11 months of 2012. Export grew moderately, at 5.7%, in 2012 while Import grew 10.8%. Tourist arrivals grew at an impressive 15% in the period. Looking forward, both Fiscal and Monetary policies are proͲgrowth. Government spending in 2012 has increased substantially with compensation for flood victims and new investments among the extra items.

Market interest rates l October’s Policy rate c loan continued to incre to the policy rate cuts Businesses were less o and Consumers were l

In January, BOT revise 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 4.9%. The consensus p between 5.5Ͳ5.9% for 5.0% for 2013.

Employment and wea Unemployment rate h Thailand’s modern hist 0.39%; also the lowest emerging economies.

Thailand’s per capita in 4,420 in 2011, ranked average Thai is slightly average Chinese but m richer than an average distribution in Thailand Asia but the trend has improving. Absolute Po to be working over the number of poor peopl current level is low by


lowered in response to cut to 2.75%. Bank’s ease, reacting positively earlier in 2012. optimistic. Industries ess pessimistic.

d up 2012 growth from 3 growth from 4.6% to projection is now 2012 and between 4.2Ͳ

alth distribution it the lowest point in tory in November at t level among major and

ncome was at USD 83rd in the world. An y poorer than an more than three times e Indian. Income d is among the worst in been slightly overty reduction seems e past six years as e decreasing and international standard.

Stability Head line inflation dropped to 3.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a rather low level by historical and international standards. Banking system is quite healthy. Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. Total system’s NPL decreased in amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. Fiscal stability is still worrying as budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off than in 2011. Budget deficit for Thailand is expected to be Ͳ4% of GDP, a sizable level. Public debt as percentage of GDP increased slightly this year due mainly to direct government debt, but the current level of 43% is not yet dangerous. Majority of the public debt is domestic based. Balance of Payment improved in 2012 due largely to improving Net service and capital flow. External debt increased slightly but capability to repay is not a concern as debt service ratio remained low and international reserves is at healthy level. Thai Baht appreciated fast against a basket of key currencies in January .

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

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ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

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.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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3% yearͲonͲyear growth for 3Q12 disaster Chart 1.05 – Historical Real GDP growth rate Annual growth, percent

7.1% 6.3%

CAGR* 2000Ͳ2011 = 3.9%

5.3%

4.8%

4.6%

5.1% 5.0

2.2%

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 200

Note: (*) Cumulative Annual Growth Rate Source: NESDB; CTE analysis


2 GDP, disappointing but no

7.8%

0%

4.4% 3.0%

2.5% 0.1%

0.4%

-2.3%

07 2008 2009 2010 2011

1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12

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As early signs have indicated, Ma and dragged the overall GDP grow Chart 1.06a – Real growth by sector, 3Q12 YearͲonͲYear percentage change 3.0

GDP

12.2

Mining

11.7

Agriculture

9.8

Construction

8.0

Transport

6.9

Hotel&Res Utilities

4.9

Health&Social

4.7

Private HH

4.6

RealEstate

4.4

Financial

4.2

PublicAdmin

4.1

Trading

4.1 3.6

Education 1.0

Other social -1.1

Manufacture Fishing

-6.4

Source: NESDB; CTE analysis


nufacturing had a bad quarter wth Chart 1.06b – Sectoral contributions, 3Q12 Contributions to total Real GDP growth 3.0

GDP 0.8

Transport

0.6

Agriculture

0.5

Trading Hotel&Res

0.3

Mining

0.3

Construction

0.2

Financial

0.2

Utilities

0.2

RealEstate

0.2

PublicAdmin

0.1

Education

0.1

Health&Social

0.1

Other social

0.0

Private HH

0.0

Fishing

-0.1

Manufacture -0.4

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Growth in 3Q12 was mainly contr consumptions

Chart 1.08a – Real growth by expenditure, 3Q YearͲonͲYear percentage change GDP

3.0

G

9.

C

6.0

I

ͲM

X

-1.4

-1.8

-2.8

Source: NESDB; CTE analysis


ributed from domestic

Q12 Chart 1.08b – Expenditure Contributions, 3Q12

0

Contributions to total Real GDP growth GDP

3.0

C

3.1

ͲM

1.2

G

1.1

Discrpncy

0.3

I

X

-0.3

-2.2

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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MPI dropped slightly from Novem December 2011

Chart 1.11 – Manufacturing Production Index (2000=100) CAGR

4.1% 190.1 172.4 159.5

179.1 166.3

149.9 137.6 123.9

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Source: The Office of Industrial Economics


mber but still a lot higher than

Monthly Average 250.0

172.9

177.2

200.0

2012

150.0

MͲoͲM 100.0

2011

Ͳ6.3% YͲoͲY

23.4% 50.0

0.0

2011 2012

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Most industries had their product

Chart 1.12a – YͲonͲY change in MPI by sector December 2012, percent

121.4

Vehicles 60.7

Office automate Electrical

28.5

Machineries

26.6 13.7

Electronic Basic Mat

9.8

Metal products

9.6

Rubber&Plastic

7.9

Precision instru

7.9

Transport Equip

6.5

Mineral

5.4

Textiles

4.0

Petroleum

2.4

Food & Bev

0.0

Chemical

-4.9

Paper

-5.6

Leather

-8.1

Tobacco

-13.4

Furniture

-16.3

Wood products

-16.5

Apparel

-16.9

Source: The Office of Industrial Economics; CTE analysis


tion decreased from November

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Chart 1.12b – MͲonͲM change in MPI by sector December 2012, percent -19.5 -9.6 -10.2 -8.9 -3.6 -16.6 3.6 -6.3 23.2 -2.0 -5.8 -5.1 5.9 7.2 -5.5 -1.8 -13.0 -25.9 -0.8 1.8 -0.4

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Capacity utilization rate dropped

Chart 1.13a – Overall Capacity Utilization Rate Percent

67.2

Jul-12

66.1

68.4 64.9

Aug-12 Sep-12

68.9 63.8

Oct-12

Source: The Office of Industrial Economics

Nov-12 Dec-12


slightly in December

Chart 1.13b – Capacity utilization rate by sector December 2012, percent Precision instru Vehicles Petroleum Chemical Transport Equip Office automate Electrical Mineral Machineries Rubber&Plastic Paper Food & Bev Metal products Electronic Basic Mat Tobacco Textiles Apparel Furniture Leather Wood products

130.0 93.2 84.2 77.5 74.5 70.5 69.9 67.7 64.3 63.5 62.8 61.5 60.2 48.8 44.1 43.4 40.7 36.8 32.9 25.5 18.6

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Thailand’s MPI grew the most in t year’s low base

Chart 1.14 – Manufacturing Production Index Latest, percent change on year ago Thailand Ͳ Dec Indonesia Ͳ Nov China Ͳ Dec Malaysia Ͳ Nov Pakistan Ͳ Nov Australia Ͳ Q3 Taiwan Ͳ Dec

2.4

US Ͳ Dec

2.2 1.4

Russia Ͳ Dec

0.8

South Korea Ͳ Dec India Ͳ Nov

-0.1

Hong Kong Ͳ Q3

-0.1 -0.6

Singapore Ͳ Dec

-1.0

Brazil Ͳ Nov Euro Area Ͳ Dec Japan Ͳ Dec -7.8 Source: The Economist

-3.7


the latest period, thanks to last

x 23.4 20.1 10.3 7.5 6.5 4.3

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Agriculture production ended the growth in December, taking 2012 Chart 1.10 – Agriculture production index (2005=100) CAGR

3.1%

106.7

113.2 112.5 110.2 111.8

100.0

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Source: Office of Agricultural Economics, Ministry of Agriculture a


e year strongly with 1.4% yͲoͲy 2 growth to 6%

Monthly Average 250.0

128.2

120.9

200.0

YͲoͲY 1.4% MͲoͲM Ͳ17.1%

150.0

2012 100.0

2011 50.0

0.0

2011 2012

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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Private consumption dropped slig 2012 with impressive growth

Chart 1.15 – Composite Private Consumption I (2000=100) CAGR

3.0%

111.2

117.8

125.5 121.5 123.7

129.8

133.2 126.4

03-Avg 04-Avg 05-Avg 06-Avg 07-Avg 08-Avg 09-Avg 10-Avg 1

Note: (*) seasonally adjusted Source: Bank of Thailand


ghtly from November but ended

Index* Monthly Average 155.0

145.5

150.0

2012

137.9

11-Avg 12-Avg

145.0

2011

140.0

135.0

MͲoͲM Ͳ2.9% 130.0

YͲoͲY

3.1% 125.0

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All key consumption expenditure despite a little set back in Decem Chart 1.16a – YͲonͲY change Full year 2012 vs 2011, percent

82.6

Passenger Car (Unit)

71.9

Commercial Car (Unit) 20.7

NGV (kg.) LPG (litre)

14.9

Real VAT (2000 prices, baht)

14.1

HH electricity (kilowatt/hour)

11.3

Real import of consumer goods (2000 prices, US$)

10.1

Diesel (litre)

7.8

Motocycle (Unit)

6.1

Benzene & Gasohol (litre)

5.4

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


s grew impressively in 2012 ber

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Chart 1.16b – MͲonͲM change Dec vs Nov 2012, percent -27.3 -13.7 -3.8 0.1 -6.4 4.8 -11.9 -7.0 6.5 -1.7

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Private Investment had a good ye

Chart 1.17 – Private Investment Index (2000=100)

CAGR

6.4%

169.5 172.1 171.8 154.9

186.5

178.0 156.5

132.2

03-Avg 04-Avg 05-Avg 06-Avg 07-Avg 08-Avg 09-Avg 10-Avg 1

Source: Bank of Thailand


ear in 2012

Monthly Average 300.0

232.0

250.0

202.2

11-Avg 12-Avg

2012 2011

200.0

150.0

100.0

MͲoͲM Ͳ0.8%

YͲoͲY

28.2% 50.0

0.0

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All key private investment expend 2012 Chart 1.18a – YͲonͲY change Full year 2012 vs 2011, percent

Domestic commercial car sales (unit)

54

Import of Capital Goods (2000 prices, Baht)

23.8

Domestic Machinery sales* (2000 prices, Baht)

12.1

Domestic Cement sales (ton)

10.9

Construction Area permitted (sqm)

1.7

Note: (*) figures are 1Ͳmonth delayed Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


ditures had impressive growth in

4.9

Chart 1.18b – MͲonͲM change Dec vs Nov 2012, percent

-5.6

-0.1

-0.5

-2.1

-1.6

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FDI grew 21% in the first 11 mont period last year Chart 5.14 – Foreign Direct Investment Million USD 11,331

9,460

9,112 8,547

8,048

4,853

05FY

06FY

(*) Preliminary figures

Source: BOT

07FY

08FY

09FY

10FY


ths of 2012 compared to same

Monthly cumulative FDI* 10,000 9,000

2012 8,000 7,000

7,778

11FY

2011 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0

J

F M A M J

J

A S O N D

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BOI’s net application for grew a fu

Chart 5.15 – BOI net application of foreign di Billion Baht

68

351 297

23

08FY

09FY

Note: (*) Foreign investment (foreign equity>=10%)

Source: Board of Investment

10F


urther 63% in 2012

irect investment*

8%

63%

648

396

36

FY

11FY

12FY

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Japan has been the biggest source

Chart 5.16 – BOI net application of FDI* break Percent of total

Others

20%

17%

USA ANIEs

3% 6%

10%

ASEAN

15%

12% 12%

Europe

23% 27%

Japan

35% 22%

08FY Note: (*) Foreign investment (foreign equity>=10%) (**) ANIEs: Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea

Source: Board of Investment; CTE analysis

09FY


e of FDI for Thailand

kdown by country group

11% 23%

27%

4% 10%

3% 6% 6%

2% 7% 8%

17%

44%

10FY

7% 10%

7%

49%

11FY

58%

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Property sector largely has had a

Chart 1.19a – YͲonͲY change First 11 months of 2012 vs 2011, percent

85

Condo unit registered

31.7

New housing unit

11.0

Value of land transaction

Constr. Area in municipal

-2.2

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


good year so far in 2012

Chart 1.19b – MͲonͲM change Nov vs Oct 2012, percent

5.3

2.5

13.9

33.7

-42.1

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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Export grew 5.7% in 2012, driven was the main drag

Chart 5.05a – YTD annual change in Export in Full year 2012 vs 2011, percent Total export Automotive Metal Photo instru Petroleum Mining ReͲexports Other export Toiletries Optical instru Agro products Other manufacturing Electrical Jewellery Chemicals Machinery Forestry Electronics PetroͲchemical Furniture Fishery Aircrafts Apparels Footware Agriculture

5.7

29.5 24.2 21.9 18.9 17.2 14.6 14.4 9.8 7.2 6.7 5.3 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.4 3.8 3.4 0.7 -0.8 -4.7 -5.7 -9.8 -18.2 -20.2

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


by Automotive but Agriculture Baht Chart 5.05b – Sectoral contributions

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Contributions to total export growth Total export Automotive Metal Petroleum Agro products Electronics Other export Machinery Electrical Photo instru Other manufacturing Chemicals Mining Jewellery Toiletries Optical instru PetroͲchemical Forestry ReͲexports Furniture Fishery Footware Aircrafts Apparels Agriculture

5.7 3.1 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.4 -2.2

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EU was the main problem for exp

Chart 5.07a – Export by country Percent of total export in THB term ᪛ 5.3

᪛ 5.9

᪛ 5.2

᪛ 6.1

᪛ 6.

Middle East

4.9

5.4

5.7

5.0

4.

EU

14.1

13.2

11.9

11.3

10

11.8

11.3

10.3

10.5

10

12.7

12.2

11.7

11

18.4

18.1

17

21

100% =

Japan NAFTA Rest of the world

14.1 14.5

16.6

East Asia exͲJapan

19.4

18.3

20.1

20.4

ASEAN

21.3

22.5

21.3

23.0

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07FY

08FY

09FY

10FY

11F

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


port in 2012

Chart 5.07b – Change in Export In THB term, Full year of 2012 vs 2011

7 (Trillion)

7

15.7%

Middle East

.9

.7

.1

.4

.0

10.0%

Rest of the world NAFTA

7.8%

ASEAN

7.6%

East Asia ex Japan

5.9%

Japan

0.8%

.3

EU

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Capital goods has contributed mo

Chart 5.09a – YTD annual change in Import in Full year of 2012 vs 2011, percent

10.8

Total import

28.3

Capital goods

15.8

Consumer goods

12.1

Intermediate Ͳ Fuel

4.2

Intermediate Ͳ Non fuel

Others

-2.9

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


ost to import growth in 2012

n Baht Chart 5.09b – Sectoral contributions Contributions to total import growth

10.8

Total import

6.0

Capital goods

2.3

Intermediate Ͳ Fuel

1.7

Intermediate Ͳ Non fuel

1.2

Consumer goods

Others

-0.4

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Capital goods, Consumer goods a in overall import in 2012

Chart 5.08 – Import by economic classificatio Percent of total import in Baht term Ѯ 4.9

Ѯ 6.0

Ѯ 4.6

Others

6.7

8.0

7.8

Capital goods

20.4

19.3

22.3

Intermediate – NonͲFuel

47.5

44.8

43.0

Intermediate Ͳ Fuel

18.4

20.7

18.6

Consumer goods

7.0

7.1

8.3

07FY

08FY

09FY

100% =

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


nd Fuel have gained their shares

n

6

Y

Ѯ 5.9

Ѯ 7.0

Ѯ 7.7

10.2

12.4

10.9

21.3

24.6

44.0

40.0

37.6

17.4

18.9

19.1

7.5

7.5

7.8

10FY

11FY

12FY

20.9

(Trillion)

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Tourist arrivals increased 15% in 2

Chart 5.18 – International Tourist Arrivals Million visits

CAGR

6.6%

13.8 11.7 10.8

14.5

14.6

14.1

11.5

10.0

02FY 03FY 04FY 05FY 06FY 07FY 08FY 09FY Source: Department of Tourism


2012

Monthly cumulative 19.2

25.0

2012 15.9

Y 10FY 11FY

20.0

15.0

2011

10.0

5.0

0.0

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Tourist structure does not change important market

Chart 5.19 – International Tourist Arrivals bre Percent of total

Rest of world

14.0

14.3

15.3

Americas

6.4

6.2

6.0

Europe

27.0

27.3

28.7

East Asia

52.6

52.1

50.0

07FY

08FY

09FY

Source: Department of Tourism; CTE analysis


e much with East Asia as the most

eakdown by country of nationality

Y

15.6

14.7

14.0

5.3

5.0

4.8

27.9

26.5

24.9

51.2

53.8

56.2

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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29% increase in fiscal expenditure

Chart – Monthly cumulative Fiscal expenditure Billion Baht 3000

2500

2000

1500

1000

500

0

J

F

M

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis

A

M

J


e in 2012

2012

2011

J

A

S

O

N

D

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Policy rate remains at 2.75% whil moved down in response to Octo Chart 3.01a – BOT’s policy rate 3.10% 3.00% 2.90% 2.80% 2.70% Feb-12

2.60% Jan-13

Chart 3.01c – Saving deposit rate* 10.00% 7.50% 5.00% Max

2.50%

Min Feb-12

0.00% Jan-13

Note: (*) All Commercial Banks registered in Thailand, excluding foreign bra

Source: Bank of Thailand


e inter bank overnight rate ober’s policy rate cut Chart 3.01b – BIBOR overnight rate 3.10% 3.00% 2.90% 2.80% 2.70% 2.60% Jan-13

Feb-12

Chart 3.01d – Commercial bank MLR* Max

10.00% 7.50%

Min

5.00% 2.50%

Feb-12

anches

0.00% Jan-13

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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Businesses were less optimistic w pessimistic in December Chart 1.21a – Business Sentiment Index* 100

Better 51.7

50.2

49.9

52.1

52.0

50.6

50

Worse

0 Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12

Note: (*) Below is the interpretation of the index: Index = 50 indicates that business sentiment remains stable Index > 50 indicates that business sentiment has improved Index < 50 indicates that business sentiment has worsened Source: Bank of Thailand, The Federation of Thai Industries


while Industries were less

Chart 1.21b – Thai Industries Sentiment Index** 200

Better

100

98.7

98.5

94.1

93.0

95.2

98.8

Worse

0 Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12

Note: (*) Below is the interpretation of the index: Index = 100 indicates that industries sentiment remains stable Index > 100 indicates that industries sentiment has improved Index < 100 indicates that industries sentiment has worsened

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Consumers were in overall less pe

Chart 1.20a – Consumer Confidence Index 200

Better

100

On future incom

Worse

0 Jan-12

Feb-12

Mar-12

Apr-12 May-12 Jun-12

Note: (*) The index ranges from 0 to 200 100 means consumer confidence is equal to those of the prior m Over 100 means consumer confidence is better than those of th Under 100 means consumer confidence is worse than those of t

Source: The Center for Economic and Business Forecasting, UTC


essimistic in December

me

On job Overall

Jul-12

Aug-12 Sep-12

month he prior month the prior month

CC

Oct-12

Nov-12 Dec-12

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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BOT revised up both 2012 and 20

Chart 1.03a – Real GDP growth projections For 2012, Annual percentage change 7.00

6.50

The Economist poll

BOT

6.00

NESDB FPO

5.50

5.00

4.50

4.00 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Jan-13

Forecast as of, month ending

Source: NESDB, Fiscal Policy Office, Bank of Thailand, The Econo


13 growth projections

omist

Chart 1.03b – Real GDP growth projections For 2013, Annual percentage change 7.00

6.50

6.00

5.50

FPO 5.00

NESDB BOT

4.50

The Economist poll 4.00 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Jan-13

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Thailand’s growth for 2012 is exp and Indonesia

Chart 1.04a – Real GDP growth projections 2012, Annual % change, as of Feb 1st 2013 7.

China 6.3

Indonesia

5.8

Thailand

5.4

India

5.2

Malaysia 4.2

Pakistan

3.7

Russia

3.4

Australia South Korea

2.2

US

2.2

Japan

1.8

Hong Kong

1.7

Singapore

1.2

Taiwan

1.1

Brazil

1.0

Euro Area -0.4

Source: The Economist


ected to be behind only China

Chart 1.04b – Real GDP growth projections 2013, Annual % change, as of Feb 1st 2013

8

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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Unemployment rate hit the lowes history in November Chart 2.08 – Unemployment rate Percent 2.4

02-Avg

2.2

2.1

03-Avg

1.8

04-Avg

0.81 0.66

05-Avg

1.5

06-Av

0.97

0.9

Apr-12

May-

0.73

0.43

Dec-11

Jan-12

Feb-12

Mar-12

Source: National Statistical Office, Bank of Thailand


st point in Thailand’s modern

vg

1.4

1.5

1.4

1.0 0.7

07-Avg

08-Avg

09-Avg

10-Avg

11-Avg

2

-12

0.67

0.56

0.56

0.63

0.56 0.39

Jun-12

Jul-12

Aug-12

Sep-12

Oct-12

Nov-12

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Thailand’s unemployment rate is leading economies Chart 2.09 – Unemployment rate Latest, percent Thailand Ͳ Nov Singapore Ͳ Q4

0.4 1.8

South Korea Ͳ Dec

2.9

Malaysia Ͳ Nov

2.9

Hong Kong Ͳ Dec

3.3

China Ͳ Q4

4.1

Japan Ͳ Nov

4.1

Taiwan Ͳ Dec

4.2

Brazil Ͳ Nov

4.9

Russia Ͳ Dec

5.

Australia Ͳ Dec

5

Pakistan Ͳ 2011 Indonesia Ͳ Q3 US Ͳ Dec India Ͳ 2011 Euro Area Ͳ Nov Source: The Economist


lowest comparing to other

.3

5.4 6.0 6.1 7.8 9.8 11.8

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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Slight improvement in Thailand’s

Chart 2.01 – Thailand’s GINI coefficient

0.520

0.513

0.507

1994

1996

1998

0.522

2000

0

2

Note: (*) The Gini coefficient is a measure of inequality of a distribution o It is defined as a ratio with values between 0 and 1 Here, 0 corresponds to perfect income equality (i.e. everyone has and 1 corresponds to perfect income inequality (i.e. one person Therefore, the lower the ratio the better the income distribution

Source: National Statistics Office, NESDB


income distribution since 2007

0.507

2002

0.493

2004

0.515

2006

0.499

2007

0.485

2009

of income.

the same income) n has all the income, while everyone else has zero income). n.

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Not much has changed for income

Chart 2.02 – Quintile by income Percent of total income

Top 20% Bottom 20%

11.9

13.3

14.9

14.1

13.5

1

Top 20%

54.4

57.0

59.0

57.2

56.5

5

Second 20%

20.6

19.5

18.9

19.7

19.9

1

Third 20%

12.4

11.7

11.1

11.7

11.8

1

Forth 20%

8.1

7.5

7.4

7.6

Bottom 20%

4.6

4.3

7.1 4.0

4.1

4.2

1988

1990

1992

1994

1996

Source: National Statistics Office, NESDB

1


e (in)equality in Thailand

13.1

14.6

13.2

12.1

13.9

12.5

11.3

56.1

57.5

55.9

54.9

56.1

54.9

54.2

19.8

19.8

20.1

20.2

20.0

20.2

20.1

12.0

11.5

12.1

12.4

12.1

12.4

12.6

7.8

7.3 4.0

7.7

8.0

7.7

8.0

8.4

4.2

4.5

4.0

4.4

4.8

2000

2002

2004

2006

2007

2009

4.3

998

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Data from World Bank suggests th Thailand is not as bad as in Malay Chart 2.03 – Income equality in the world

Ratio of the share of national income going to the richest 20% Latest, selected countries Honduras Bolivia Comoros South Africa Namibia Brazil Colombia Guatemala Seychelles Central African Republic Paraguay Panama Zambia Costa Rica El Salvador Swaziland Chile Peru Qatar Ecuador Nigeria Venezuela, RB Mexico Malaysia Dominican Republic

2 26. 25.3 21.8 20.6 20.1 19.6 18.8 18.0 17.3 17.1 16.6 14.5 14.3 14.0 13.5 13.5 13.3 12.5 12.2 11.5 11.3 11.3 11.3

Source: The World Bank; CTE analysis


hat income equality problem in ysia or China

% to the share of the poorest 20%

29.7 27.8 .7

Argentina Kenya China Philippines Turkey Russian Federation Thailand Iran, Islamic Rep. Sri Lanka Bhutan Maldives Lithuania Malawi Mongolia Cambodia Lao PDR Vietnam Indonesia Nepal India Bangladesh Egypt, Arab Rep. Pakistan Afghanistan Slovak Republic

11.3 11.0 9.6 8.3 7.9 7.3 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.8 6.7 6.6 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.9 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.6

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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Poverty reduction, according to fi have been working over the past Chart 2.04a – Thailand Poverty Line Baht/ month/ person 1,678

1,386

2006

Source: NESDB

1,579

1,586

2008

2009

1,443

2007

2010


igures from NESDB, seems to 7 years Chart 2.04b – Number of poor people Million 6.10

2006

5.40

2007

5.80

2008

5.30

5.08

2009

2010

8.1%

7.8%

2009

2010

Chart 2.04c – Poor people Percentage of total population 9.6%

2006

8.5%

9.0%

2007

2008

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Many countries in Asia and espec of their populations earning less t

Chart 2.05 – Poverty in the world, selected co

Poverty headcount ratio at $2 a day (PPP) (% of population), L Congo, Dem. Rep. Madagascar Nigeria Ethiopia Bangladesh TimorͲLeste India

6

Lao PDR 60.2

Pakistan

57.3

Nepal

53.3

Cambodia 46.1

Indonesia

43.4

Vietnam

41.5

Philippines 31.3

South Africa China

29.8

Bhutan

29.8

Sri Lanka

29.1

Iraq Colombia Source: The World Bank

21.4 15.8


cially ASEAN, still have majority than $2.00 a day

ountries

Latest 95.2 92.6 84.5 77.6 76.5 72.8 68.7

66.0

15.4

Egypt, Arab Rep. Venezuela, RB

12.9

Peru

12.7 10.8

Brazil

8.0

Iran, Islamic Rep. Mexico

5.2

Thailand

4.6

Turkey

4.2

Chile

2.7

Malaysia

2.3

Argentina

1.9

Romania

1.7

Bulgaria

0.4

Hungary

0.4

Montenegro

0.3

Poland

0.2

Slovak Republic

0.1

Slovenia

0.1

Croatia

0.1

Russian Federation

0.1

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An average Thai is slightly poorer more than three times richer than

Chart 2.06 – GNI per capita, selected countrie 2011, Atlas method (current US$) Norway (1) Qatar (2) Luxembourg (3) Switzerland (4) Denmark (5) Sweden (6) Netherlands (7) US (8) Finland (9) Austria (10) Belgium (11) Canada (12) Japan (13) Germany (14) Singapore (15) France (16) UAE (17) Ireland (18) UK (19) Italy (20) Hong Kong (21) Iceland (22) Spain (23) Israel (24) Greece (25)

Source: The World Bank

60,390 53,230 49,730 48,450 48,420 48,300 46,160 45,560 45,180 43,980 42,930 42,420 40,760 38,580 37,780 35,330 35,160 35,020 30,990 28,930 25,030


r than an average Chinese but n an average Indian

es

( ) = World rank 88,890 80,440 78,130

76,380

Czech Republic (29) Hungary (36) Brazil (46) Turkey (47) Argentina (49) Mexico (51) Malaysia (53) South Africa (65) Colombia (69) China (78) Thailand (83) Ecuador (85) Ukraine (100) Indonesia (103) Iraq (108) Egypt (109) Sri Lanka (110) Philippines (113) Bhutan (115) India (122) Vietnam (124) Nigeria (127) Lao PDR (130) Cambodia (139) Bangladesh (142)

18,520 12,730 10,720 10,410 9,740 9,240 8,420 6,960 6,110 4,930 4,420 4,140 3,120 2,940 2,640 2,600 2,580 2,210 2,070 1,410 1,260 1,200 1,130 830 770 48

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Using Purchasing Power Parity, Th to 81st, with GNI per capita almos

Chart 2.07 – GNI per capita, selected countrie 2011, PPP (current international $) Qatar (1) Luxembourg (2) Norway (3) Singapore (4) Switzerland (5) Hong Kong (6) US (7) UAE (8) Netherlands (9) Sweden (10) Austria (11) Denmark (12) Germany (13) Canada (14) Belgium (15) Australia (16) Finland (17) UK (18) France (19) Japan (20) Ireland (21) Italy (22) Spain (23) Iceland (24) Korea, Rep. (25)

Source: The World Bank

64,260 61,460 59,380 52,570 52,350 48,820 47,890 43,140 42,200 42,050 41,900 40,230 39,660 39,190 38,110 37,670 36,010 35,910 35,330 34,180 32,400 31,400 31,020 30,370


hailand’s rank improved slightly st the same as China

es

( ) = World rank 86,440

Israel (26) Greece (30) Saudi Arabia (31) Czech Republic (33) Russia (36) Croatia (40) Turkey (44) Malaysia (47) Mexico (48) Mauritius (55) Brazil (63) South Africa (68) China (80) Thailand (81) Bhutan (92) Sri Lanka (93) Indonesia (102) Philippines (106) India (112) Vietnam (116) Lao PDR (119) Cambodia (126) Bangladesh (132) Nepal (145) Ethiopia (150)

27,110 25,100 24,700 24,370 20,560 18,760 16,940 15,650 15,390 14,330 11,420 10,710 8,390 8,360 5,570 5,520 4,500 4,140 3,590 3,250 2,580 2,230 1,940 1,260 1,110 49

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Increasing trend in household inc debt service year has reduced fro Chart 2.10a – Monthly income per household Average, Baht

14,963

2004

17,787

18,660

2006

2007

20,903

2009

23,236

2011

Chart 2.10b – Monthly expenditure per househ Average, Baht

12,297

2004

14,311

14,500

2006

2007

16,205

2009

Source: National Statistic Office survey; CTE analysis

17,403

2011


come, expenditure and debt, but om the recent peak in 2004

hold

Chart 2.10c – Debt per household Average, Baht

104,571

2004

116,585

116,681

2006

2007

134,699

134,900

2009

2011

Chart 2.10d – Debt service year* 3.3 2.8 2.3

2.4 1.9

2004

2006

2007

2009

2011

Note: (*) Avg. debt / (annual income – annual expenditure)

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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Both Head line and Core inflation

Chart 3.07a – YͲoͲY change in CPI Percent 4.00%

3.6% 3.4%

3.50% 3.00%

3.4%

3.3% 2.7%

2.7%

Head line

2.50% 2.00%

1.8%

1.9%

1.8%

1.9%

1.8%

1.6%

Core*

1.50% 1.00% 0.50% 0.00% Aug-12 Sep-12

Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Jan-13

Note: (*) exclude raw food and energy Source: Bureau of Trade and Economic Indices; CTE analysis


n decreased slightly in January

3

Chart 3.07b – YͲoͲY change in CPI by product January 2013, percent 17.2

Veg & fruit 10.8

Energy 7.6

Tobacco & alcohol 3.3

Housing & furnishing Prepared food at home

3.0

Transport & Commu

3.0

Eggs & milk

2.9

Food away from home

2.5

Non alcoholic beverage

2.3

Medical care

1.2

Meat

1.1

Apparel and footware

1.0

Rice

0.6

Seasoning

0.5

Recreation & Education

0.5

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Apart from India and Pakistan an inflation in leading economies see Chart 3.08 – Consumer Price Index Annual percentage change

Latest

India Ͳ Dec Pakistan Ͳ Dec Russia Ͳ Dec 5

Brazil Ͳ Dec Indonesia Ͳ Dec

4.3

Singapore Ͳ Dec

4.3 3.8

Hong Kong Ͳ Dec

3.4

Thailand Ͳ Jan Euro Area Ͳ Dec

2.2

Australia Ͳ Q4

2.2 2.5

China Ͳ Dec US Ͳ Dec

1.7

Taiwan Ͳ Dec

1.6

South Korea Ͳ Dec

1.4

Malaysia Ͳ Dec

1.2

Japan Ͳ Dec Note: (*) The Economist Poll Source: The Economist

-0.1


d to certain extent Russia, ems to be manageable 2012* 10.6

9.2

7.9

9.7

6.5

5.1

.8

5.4 4.3 4.5 4.1 3.0 2.5 1.8 2.6 2.1 1.9 2.2 1.7 -0.1

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Inflation at Producer level decrea level Chart 3.09a – YͲoͲY change in PPI Percent 3.0%

2.5%

2.0%

1.5% 1.1% 0.9%

1.0% 0.6%

0.6%

0.5% 0.1%

0.1%

0.0% Aug-12 Sep-12

Oct-12

Nov-12 Dec-12

Jan-13

Source: Bureau of Trade and Economic Indices; CTE analysis


ased slightly to 0.6%, a very low

3

Chart 3.09b – YͲoͲY change in PPI by product January 2013, percent Fishing Livestocks Crop Metal Food Mechinery Chemical Leather & footware Transport equip NonͲmetallic mineral Pulp & paper Wood Textile Other manu goods Forestry Electrical equip Basic metals Petroluem products Rubber & plastic Energy

6.1 3.7 3.5 3.1 2.8 2.4 1.9 1.8 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.3 0.0 0.0 -0.2 -2.9 -3.8 -4.1 -6.0

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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Bank’s loan continued to increase tightened slightly Chart 3.02a – Commercial Banks’ Loan THB billion 10,000 9,500 9,000 8,500 8,000 7,500 Dec-11

Jan-12

Feb-12

Mar-12

Apr-12

Ma

Chart 3.02b – Commercial Banks’ Loan/Depos Percent 100% 95% 90%

89.9%

89.6%

89.6%

90.2%

91.7%

9

85% 80% Dec-11 Jan-12

Source: Bank of Thailand

Feb-12 Mar-12

Apr-12 M


e while liquidity in the system

MͲoͲM

1.6% YͲoͲY

14.5%

ay-12

Jun-12

Jul-12

Aug-12

Sep-12

Oct-12

90.8%

91.4%

91.1%

Nov-12

it* ratio

92.8%

92.4%

91.9%

May-12 Jun-12

Jul-12

Aug-12 Sep-12

92.2%

Oct-12 Nov-12

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Gross NPL decreased in both the loan in 2012

Chart 3.03a – Total Financial Institutions’ Gros Billion Baht 592 477

05YE

06YE

445

458

07YE

08YE

401

09YE

380

10Y

Chart 3.03b – Total Financial Institutions’ Gros Percentage of Total Loans

10.73% 8.16%

05YE

06YE

Source: Bank of Thailand

7.47%

07YE

7.31%

08YE

5.29%

4.85

09YE

10Y


amount and percentage of total

ss NPLs Outstanding

0

YE

317

11YE

269

12YE

2013/Q1 2013/Q2 2013/Q3

ss NPLs Outstanding

5%

YE

3.60%

11YE

2.74%

12YE

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Banks’ capital ratio rose to 16% in

Chart 3.04 – Capital ratio of all commercial ba % of risk assets 20.0% 16.0%

13.0%

13.4%

2002

2003

12.4%

13.3%

13

2004

2005

2

12.0% 8.0% 4.0% 0.0%

16.5% 16.0% 15.5% 15.0%

15.2% 14.8%

14.8%

15.0%

15.2%

1

14.5% 14.0%

Dec-11 Jan-12

Feb-12 Mar-12

Apr-12 M

Note: (*) All Commercial Banks registered in Thailand, excluding foreign bra

Source: Bank of Thailand


n November

nks*

3.9%

2006

15.1%

14.9%

14.0%

2007

2008

16.1%

2009

2010

15.6% 15.0%

14.9%

May-12 Jun-12

Jul-12

anches

15.8%

15.6%

Aug-12 Sep-12

15.9%

14.8%

2011

16.0%

Oct-12 Nov-12

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Thailand is one of the many coun rates Chart 3.05 – Real interest rates Percent, as of Feb 1st 2013

3M riskͲfree interest rates

9.3

Pakistan 8.0

India

7.4

Russia

7.0

Brazil 5.0

Indonesia 3.9

China Malaysia

3.2

Australia

3.2 2.8

South Korea

2.6

Thailand Taiwan Hong Kong

0.9 0.5

US

0.3

Singapore

0.3

Euro Area

0.2

Japan

0.2

Note: (*) The Economist Poll

Source: The Economist

-0.


tries with negative real interest

1

=

Expected 2012 inflation*

Real interest rates

9.7

-0.4

9.2

-1.2

5.1

2.3

5.4

1.6

4.3

0.7

2.6

1.3

1.7

1.5

1.8

1.4

2.2

0.6

3.0

-0.5

1.9

-1.0 4.1

2.1

-1.8 4.5

2.5

-3.6

-4.2 -2.3 0.3

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Another profitable month for SET to come in Chart 3.06a – Monthly performance of SET index Percent change from prior month, at month end

5.8% 2.3% Aug-12

Sep-12

5.1% 0.0%

1.9%

Oct-12

Nov-12

Dec-12

5.9%

Jan-13

Chart 3.06b – Cumulative net foreign fund flow SET & MAI, 2012, Billion Baht, Month end 16.0 14.0 12.0 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 0.0

D-12 J-13 F-13 M-13 A-13 M-13 J-13 J-13 A-13 S-13 O-13 N-13 D-13

Source: SET, The Economist; CTE analysis

E


T as foreign fund flow continued Chart 3.06c – Change since Dec 31st 2011 Percent, as of Jan 30th 2013 51.6%

Pakistan (KSE)

45.4%

Thailand (SET) 32.4%

Germany (DAX)

31.4%

Japan (Nikkei 225) India (BSE)

29.4%

HK (Hang Seng)

29.2% 27.1%

China (SSEB, $ terms)

24.2%

Singapore (STI) US (NAScomp)

20.6%

Australia (All Ord.)

19.7%

US (S&P 500)

19.4%

France (CAC 40)

19.2%

Euro Area (FTSE Euro 100)

18.6% 16.5%

Indonesia (JSX) US (DJIA)

13.9%

UK (FTSE 100)

13.5%

Taiwan (TWI)

10.8%

China (SSEA)

8.2%

S Korea (KOSPI)

7.6%

Malaysia (KLSE)

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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Government finance continues to

Chart 4.1 – Government budget and cash bala Percent

Budget cash balance Overall Cash balance (including non-budgetary deficit/ surp 1.4%

1.1%

0.0% 0.1% -0.5% -0.6%

-2.0%

04FY

05FY

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis

06FY

-1.7%

07FY


o improve in 2011

ance as percentage of nominal GDP

plus)

-0.3% -0.7%

-1.1% -1.1%

-1.3%

% -2.6%

-4.0% -4.4%

08FY

09FY

10FY

11FY

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Budget deficit for the whole 2012 2011 Chart 4.2 – Government budget balance Billion Baht

Revenue 877

Budget balance

1,013

16

-79

1,109

0

1,241

-36

1,390

1,455

1,498

1

110 -174

-100

-

-956

-996

-1,109 -1,277

Expenditure

-1,280 -1,629

-1,598

-1

02FY 03FY 04FY 05FY 06FY 07FY 08FY 0 Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


2 is 387 billion worse off than in

Monthly cumulative Budget balance 1,751

1,902

100.0

,484 0.0

2011

-100.0

-75

-28

-364

1,849

-200.0

2012

-300.0

-1,825

-1,930

9FY 10FY 11FY

-400.0

-500.0

J F M A M J J A S O N D

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Apart from 2010, there were not budget and cash balance Chart 4.3 – Government cash balance Billion Baht

Budget cash balance Overall Cash balance (including non-budgetary deficit/ surp

110 16 24

0

88

8 -36 -45

-79 -77

-1

02FY

03FY

04FY

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis

05FY

06FY


much differences between

plus)

-28

-75

-100 -96

-137

-144 74 -264

-364 -401

-414 -446

07FY

08FY

09FY

10FY

11FY

'12/12mo

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Thailand is expected to have a bu 2012, a sizable level

Chart 4.4 – Government Budget balance as pe 2012*, percent South Korea Hong Kong Singapore Russia Australia China Taiwan Indonesia Brazil Euro Area Thailand Malaysia India Pakistan

-6

US

-7.0

Japan Note: (*) The Economist Poll Source: The Economist

-9.8


udget deficit of 4% of GDP in

ercentage of GDP 2.1 1.2 1.1 0.1 -0.9 -1.6 -2.3 -2.4 -2.5 -3.3 -4.0 -4.7 -6.1

6.6

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Public debt increased in absolute due mainly to direct government Chart 4.5a – Composition of Public debt THB Trillion 6.0

5.0

4.0 Public debt from State Enterprises 3.0

2.0

Bond to Compensate FIDF's Loss & Prefunding debt

1.0 Direct Government debt 0.0 2008

2009

2010

2011

Nov-1

12%

10%

8%

8%

7%

Source: Public Debt Management Office


and relative to GDP this year, debt Chart 4.5b – Composition of Public debt As percentage of nominal GDP 50% 45% 40%

Public debt from State Enterprises

35% 30% 25%

Bond to Compensate FIDF's Loss & Prefunding debt

20% 15% 10%

Direct Government debt

5% 0%

12

2008

External debt as percent of total

2009

2010

2011

Nov-12

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Thailand’s public debt is not high standard Chart 4.6 – Public debt in the world Percentage of GDP, 2011 or latest 1 Zimbabwe 2 Japan 4 Greece 5 Lebanon 6 Iceland 9 Italy 10 Singapore 11 Ireland 13 Portugal 15 Belgium 17 Egypt 18 France 20 Canada 21 Hungary 22 Germany 23 UK 24 Bhutan 28 Bahrain 29 Israel 30 Austria 32 United States 33 Spain 38 Netherlands 40 Jordan 42 Pakistan Source: CIA fact book

2 208 165 137 130 120 118 107 103 100 86 86 84 83 82 80 79 75 74 72 69 68 64 61 60


compared to international Int’l rule of thumb <60% of GDP 31

44 Vietnam 47 Brazil 48 Malaysia 49 Switzerland 51 India 53 Philippines 56 Norway 67 UAE 69 China 72 Argentina 73 Turkey 78 Thailand 82 Mexico 86 Sweden 87 Bangladesh 91 South Africa 93 Taiwan 95 New Zealand 96 Korea, South 100 Australia 108 Indonesia 121 Iran 122 Hong Kong 123 Saudi Arabia 126 Russia

57 54 54 52 52 49 48 44 44 43 42 41 38 37 37 36 35 34 33 30 25 12 10 9 9

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CONTENT

Executive summary

Growth

Income distribution

Stability

• Real GDP in 3Q/2012, grew 3.0% • Monthly MPI dropped slightly in Agriculture production grew imp • Private consumption and Private picked up strongly in November • Moderate growth for Export in 2 • Both Fiscal and Monetary policie • Businesses were less optimistic. • BOT revised up 2012 growth fro the consensus projection is now 2013

• Unemployment rate hit the lowe 0.39%; also the lowest level am • Thailand’s Income distribution is past 5 years. • Absolute Poverty reduction seem poor people decreasing and curr

• Head line inflation dropped to 3 rather low level by historical and • Banking system is quite healthy. Total system’s NPL decreased in • Fiscal stability is still worrying as than in 2011. Public debt is incre • Balance of Payment has improve dangerous. THB appreciated fas


% y-o-y, a disappointing level compared to 2Q/2012 December but grew 3% for the whole year 2012; while pressively e Investment grew impressively in 2012. Property sector . 2012. Tourist arrivals grew impressively. es are pro-growth. Industries and Consumers were less pessimistic. om 5.7% to 5.9% and 2013 growth from 4.6% to 4.9%; w between 5.5-5.9% for 2012 and between 4.2-5.0% for

est point in Thailand’s modern history in November at mong major and emerging economies. s among the worst in Asia but has been improving in the

ms to be working over the past six years as number of rent level is low by international standard.

.4% in January, while Core inflation dropped to 1.6%, a d international standards . Bank’s capital ratio increased to 16% in November. n amount and as percent to total loan in 2012. s budget deficits in 2012 is THB 387 billion worse off easing but not too worrying just yet. ed. External debt has been increasing but still not st in January.

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Improving Balance of Payment th service income and capital movem

Chart 5.01 – Balance of Payment decompositio Billion USD

31.3 24.7

24.1

17.1

1.2 07FY

08FY

09FY

10FY

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis

11FY

5.3 12/12mo


hanks to improvement in net ment Trade Balance (F.O.B)

on

32.6 26.6

29.8

17.3 07FY

08FY

09FY

10FY

17.0

8.3

11FY

12/12mo

Net service income & transfer -11.0

-15.2

-10.7

08FY

-5.6

-19.7

+ 07FY

-11.1

09FY

10FY

11FY

12/12mo

Net Capital Movement + errors and omissions 22.5

21.3 2.5

2.2

1.4

-4.7 07FY

08FY

09FY

10FY

11FY

12/12mo

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Strong Asian export engines refle surplus Chart 5.02 – Current Account balance As % of 2012 GDP* Singapore Ͳ Q3 Taiwan Ͳ Q3 Hong Kong Ͳ Q3 Malaysia Ͳ Q3

4.5%

Russia Ͳ Q2

2.8%

China Ͳ Q3

2.2%

South Korea Ͳ Dec Japan Ͳ Nov

1.0%

Euro Area Ͳ Nov

1.0% -0.1%

Thailand Ͳ Q4 Pakistan Ͳ Q4

-1.6%

Indonesia Ͳ Q3

-2.6%

Brazil Ͳ Dec

-2.6%

US Ͳ Q3 Australia Ͳ Q3 India Ͳ Q3 Note: (*) The Economist Poll Source: The Economist

-3.0% -3.7% -4.2%


ecting in huge current account

Last 12 months, USD Billion 46.0

15.0%

45.7

9.8%

6.4

7.8%

19.1

6.9%

81.2

%

208.5 43.3 65.5 135.5 2.7 -2.0 -18.5 -54.2 -477.9 -52.2 -80.6

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Worsened trade balance in 2012 a export Chart 5.03 – Trade balance* decomposition Billion Baht

593 432 257

-111 -275

-647 07FY

08FY

09FY

10FY

11FY

12FY

Note: (*) Not equal to the one in Balance of Payment decomposition due to few (**) Excluding Electricity and aircraft export, adjustment for Balance of p (***) Excluding Electricity and military import, adjustment for Balance of p

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


as import grew faster than

Export**

5,302

07FY

Ͳ

5,851

08FY

6,113

6,708

7,091

5,195

09FY

10FY

11FY

12FY

Import***

6,983 5,962 4,870

07FY

7,739

5,857 4,602

08FY

w adjustments ayment and exchange rate conversion payment and exchange rate conversion

09FY

10FY

11FY

12FY

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External debt level increased in b terms Chart 5.10a – External Debt Level Billion USD 160 120 80 40 0 03YE

04YE

05YE

06YE

07Y

Chart 5.10b – External Debt as % of GDP

40.3%

40.9%

03YE

04YE

Source: Bank of Thailand

37.0%

38.5%

05YE

06YE

35.4%

07YE


both absolute and relative to GDP

YE

%

E

08YE

09YE

31.4%

28.8%

08YE

09YE

10YE

11YE

35.2%

33.7%

10YE

11YE

12/3Q

37.7%

12/3Q

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More public debt and more longͲ composition in 2012 Chart 5.11a – External debt breakdown Private vs Public Private Public = General Government and Monetary Authorities

4%

96%

08YE

8%

92%

09YE

Source: Bank of Thailand

13%

15%

87%

85%

10YE

11YE

21%

79%

12/3Q


term debt in external debt

Chart 5.11b – External debt breakdown LongͲTerm vs ShortͲTerm Long term Short term

44%

44%

56%

56%

08YE

09YE

50%

50%

10YE

46%

45%

54%

55%

11YE

12/3Q

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Capability to repay external debt concern as debt service ratio is lo Chart 5.12a – International reserves As % of ST external debt 418% 372% 340%

330%

306% 257%

07YE

08YE

09YE

10YE

11YE

12/3Q

Note: (*) Debt service payment / Export of goods and services

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


deteriorated but not yet a ow and reserves at healthy level Chart 5.12b – Debt service ratio* Percent

10.3%

7.7%

7.3%

4.5%

07FY

08FY

09FY

3.7%

3.8%

10FY

11FY

12/3Q

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International reserves increased s level is still considered excessive Chart 5.13a – International reserves level Billion USD

42.1

49.8

52.1

03YE

04YE

05YE

67.0

06YE

87.5

07YE

Chart 5.13b – International reserves as numbe

6.7

6.4

03YE

04YE

5.3

05YE

6.2

06YE

7.5

07YE

Note: (*) For the last period using average monthly import value during t

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


slightly this year and the current

172.1

175.1

181.6

10YE

11YE

Dec-12

9.2

8.8

11YE

Dec-12

138.4 111.0

5

E

08YE

09YE

er of months of import*

E

12.4

11.3

7.4

08YE

the last 12 months

09YE

10YE

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THB appreciated fast against mos

Chart 5.17a – Nominal Effective Exchange Rate 2007=100

108.0

Baht appreciates MͲoͲM

2.8%

106.0

104.0

102.0

100.0

YͲoͲY

6.4% Baht depreciates Jan-12

Apr-12

Jul-12

Oct-12

98.0 96.0 Jan-13

Note: (*) Positive numbers mean the Baht has been depreciated against those currencies, the opposite applies to negative numbers USD = US$, GBP = Pound Sterling, EUR = Euro, JPY = Yen (per 100), CNY = Yuan Renminbi, SGD = Singapore $, MYR = Malaysia Ringgit, PHP = Philippines Peso, IDR = Indonesia Rupiah (per 1,000), INR = India Rupee, KRW = Korea Won, TWD = Taiwan $, VND = Vietnam Dong, MXN = Mexico Peso, AUD = Australia $

Source: Bank of Thailand; CTE analysis


st currencies in January

e

0

0

0

0

0

Chart 5.17b – YͲoͲY change in FX rate* Percentage change in avg. selling rate as of Jan 31st 2013 1.3

PHP Ͳ 0.745 -0.4

KRW Ͳ 0.0275

-1.3

EUR Ͳ 40.6736

-2.0

MXN Ͳ 2.3518 SGD Ͳ 24.2814

-2.8

CNY Ͳ 4.8585

-2.8

TWD Ͳ 1.0129

-3.2

GBP Ͳ 47.3676

-3.7

USD Ͳ 29.9118

-4.1

MYR Ͳ 9.7592

-5.6

AUD Ͳ 31.2831

-6.1

VND Ͳ 0.0014

-6.7

INR Ͳ 0.6003

-10.6

IDR Ͳ 3.2928

-11.2

JPY Ͳ 33.0484

-19.6

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