Charting Thailand’s Economy
MONTHLY
August 2015
Charting Thailand’s Economy Monthly Brief, August 2015 Publication Date: August 3rd, 2015 Number of pages: 62
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy Chart 1.05 – Historical Real GDP growth rate Annual growth, percent
Real GDP growth 7.5%
7.2%
This chart gives the long-term perspective of the historical GDP growth of Thailand. It also gives the latest annual growth during the last four quarters. It shows the real growth, which already excludes the effect from inflation. GDP calculations are prepared by Office of The National Economic and Social Development Board and released quarterly.
7.3%
6.3% 5.4% 5.0%
CAGR* 2003‐2014 = 3.7%
4.2% 3.0%
2.8%
The cumulative annual growth rate between 2001-2012 was 4.3%. During the last 12 years, only one year (2009) that registered a negative growth. Growth in 2010 and 2012 were exceptionally high, representing the Vshape recovery from the global sub-prime debt and the country’s flood crisis respectively. A 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy.
1.7% 0.8%
0.9%
-0.7% 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Note: (*) Cumulative Annual Growth Rate Source: NESDB; ChartingAsean analysis
Historical growth for the Thai economy
1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15
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Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. Chart 1.06a – Real growth by sector, 1Q15
Chart 1.06b – Sectoral contributions, 1Q15
Year‐on‐Year percentage change
Contributions to total Real GDP growth
Construction
25.4
Hotel&Res
13.5
Financial
9.6
Transport
7.1
Other social
5.0
GDP
3.0
Manufacture
0.7
Transport
0.7
Trading
0.6
Hotel&Res
0.6
Trading
3.9
Financial
0.6
Utilities
3.8
Construction
0.6
GDP
3.0
RealEstate
RealEstate
2.8
Utilities
0.1
Health&Social
2.4
Other social
0.1
Manufacture
2.3
Health&Social
0.0
Fishing
0.0
Private HH
0.0
Private HH
1.5
Fishing
0.6 -1.1
Mining
0.0
Education
-1.2
Education
0.0
PublicAdmin
-1.4
PublicAdmin
-0.1
-5.3
Agriculture Stat diff
Chart A shows the real growth rate of value added from each production sector. Chart B shows each sector’s contribution to the overall GDP growth. The contribution from each sector must add up to the overall growth. GDP calculations are prepared by Office of The National Economic and Social Development Board and released quarterly.
0.2
Mining
Agriculture
Source of Growth – Production side
Most contributing sectors for the Thai economy in 1Q15 Chart A says that Construction have grown most from 1Q14 to 1Q15, while Agriculture dropped the most. Chart B looks at the contributions to total growth from all sectors. Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin.
-0.3 -0.7 © ChartingASEAN™
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Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 Chart 1.08a – Real growth by expenditure, 1Q15 Chart 1.08b – Expenditure Contributions, 1Q15 Year‐on‐Year percentage change
Contributions to total Real GDP growth
X (services)
14.3
I (capital)
10.7
I
8.1
M (goods)
4.0
GDP
3.0
GDP
3.0
I (capital)
2.3
X (services)
2.2
C
1.2
M (services)
0.5
G
2.5
Discrpncy
0.4
C
2.4
G
0.4
X (goods)
-2.5
M (services)-3.6
I (Inventory) X (goods) M (goods)
-0.4
Chart A shows the real growth rate of each expenditure. Chart B shows each expenditure’s contribution to the overall GDP growth. The contribution from each sector must add up to the overall GDP growth. GDP calculations are prepared by Office of The National Economic and Social Development Board and released quarterly.
Growth drivers for the Thai economy in 1Q15 Chart A shows that Tourism (X of services) grew the most in 1Q15. Chart B shows that Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15. Increasing import and Decreasing export of goods were the main drag on the overall growth.
-1.5 -2.0
Note: (*) C = Private consumption, I = Investment which includes I (capital) = Capital formation and I (inventory) = Change in inventory G = Government consumption, X = Export of goods and services, M = Import of goods and services
Source: NESDB; ChartingAsean analysis
Source of Growth – Expenditure side
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June
Chart 1.10 – Manufacturing Production Index (2000=100)
Monthly Average 200.0
Manufacturing Production Index (MPI)
180.0 160.0
2014
194.2 182.9 174.6
170.0
161.1
177.6 181.6 175.7
140.0
167.7
152.1
2015
120.0
Manufacturing Production Index is a composite index calculated by the Office of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry. The composite includes all industries and weighted by their value added. The year 2000 is used as the base year and the figure is released monthly.
100.0
Latest development 80.0
Manufacturing production decreased more 8% year-on-year in June 2015.
60.0 40.0 20.0 0.0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Most sectors had their production decreased from a year ago
Chart 1.11a – Y‐on‐Y change in MPI by sector
Chart 1.11b – M‐on‐M change in MPI by sector
June 2015, percent
June 2015, percent
Petroleum
24.0
Machineries
4.9
Mineral
0.7
Paper
-0.3
Tobacco
80.8
Vehicles
11.1
Leather
3.2
Textiles
2.9
Textiles
-2.3
Rubber&Plastic
1.7
Rubber&Plastic
-2.3
Transport Equip
1.3
Chemical
-2.5
Furniture
0.3 0.2
Metal products
-6.0
Electrical
Food & Bev
-6.2
Petroleum
-0.8
Vehicles
-7.5
Wood products
-1.5
Precision instru
-8.2
Machineries
-1.7
Tobacco
-8.5
Mineral
-2.3
Leather
-8.6
Precision instru
-3.2
Electrical
-8.6
Paper
-4.1
Apparel
-8.7
Electronic
-4.1
Basic Mat
-4.8
Wood products
-11.9
Basic Mat
-14.3
Office automate
-5.4
Transport Equip
-15.4
Metal products
-5.7
Furniture
-19.8
Apparel
-6.5
Electronic
-20.1
Chemical
-7.5
Office automate
-21.7
Food & Bev
MPI by sectors Chart A shows the year-on-year change in Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) by sector, that is comparing the MPI for the latest month with the MPI for the same month of the previous year. Chart B shows the month-on-month change in MPI by sector, that is comparing the MPI for the latest month with the MPI for the previous month.
Latest development Most sectors had their production decreased from a year ago.
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Seasonally adjusted Capacity utilization rate has stabilized in June
Chart 1.12a – Overall Capacity Utilization Rate
Chart 1.12b – Capacity utilization rate by sector
Percent
June 2015, percent
70% 68% 66% 64% 62% 60% 58%
Normal
56%
Seasonally adjusted
54% 52% 50% Jan-15
Feb-15
Mar-15
Apr-15
May-15
Jun-15
Electronic Rubber&Plastic Metal products Basic Mat Electrical Wood products Furniture Textiles Office automate Leather Precision instru Food & Bev Transport Equip Mineral Paper Vehicles Chemical Machineries Petroleum Tobacco Apparel
83% 83% 76% 73% 73% 73% 72% 71% 62% 61% 57% 57% 51% 47%
Capacity Utilization rate Capacity utilization rate is a composite index of the capacity utilization rate of all major industries. The index is prepared by the Office of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry and released monthly. Chart A shows the composite Capacity Utilization rate in the last 6 months. Chart B shows the Capacity Utilization rate of the last month by industries.
Latest development Seasonally adjusted Capacity utilization rate has stabilized at 56.6% in June.
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Thailand’s MPI negative growth of ‐8% was the second lowest on the list Chart 1.13 – Manufacturing Production Index Latest, percent change on year ago Vietnam ‐ Jul
11.3
Indonesia ‐ May
8.2
China ‐ Jun
6.8
Pakistan ‐ May
5.9
Malaysia ‐ May 2.8
India ‐ May
2.7
Japan ‐ Jun
2.0
Euro Area ‐ May
Latest development
1.6
US ‐ Jun
1.3
South Korea ‐ Jun
1.2
Taiwan ‐ Jun
7 out of 18 major economies had negative MPI growth during the last period reported. Thailand’s negative growth of -8% was the second lowest on the list.
-1.4
Hong Kong ‐ Q1
-1.6
Philippines ‐ May
-3.1
Singapore ‐ Jun
-4.4
Russia ‐ Jun Thailand ‐ Jun
Year-on-year change in Manufacturing Production Index from the latest period across major economies. The chart shows the current state of manufacturing production in the world. The figures are compiled by The Economist magazine.
4.5
Australia ‐ Q1
Change in MPI in the world
-4.7 -8.0
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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Private consumption in overall is lagging behind last year’s level despite big surge in tourist spending Chart 1.14a – Composite Private Consumption Index
Chart 1.14b – Y‐on‐Y change
(2010=100)
Jun 2015 vs 2014, percent Composite Private Consumption Index
130.0
2015
Non‐resident
120.0
110.0
66.4
Non‐durables
4.5
Services
4.2
Semi‐durables
2.6
2014 100.0
90.0
A composite index representing private consumption conditions. It comprises of 5 components including Non-durables Index, Semi-durables Index, Durables Index, Services Index, and Non-residents expenditure Index. Prepared by the Bank of Thailand using 2010 as the base year and is released monthly and each component was seasonally adjusted. Chart A shows the Composite Index movement over the latest 2 years. Chart B shows the annual change of each component.
Latest development 80.0
Composite Index
-0.6
Durables
-10.3
Private consumption in overall is lagging behind last year’s level despite big surge in tourist spending.
70.0
60.0
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
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Private Investment started to pick up and has been above last year’s level Chart 1.15a – Private Investment Index
Chart 1.15b – Y‐on‐Y change
(2010=100)
Jun 2015 vs 2014, percent Composite Private Investment Index
121.0
Domestic Machinery sales* (2010 prices, Baht)
120.0
14.9
2015
119.0
Composite Index
0.9
Construction Area permitted (sqm)
0.3
2014 118.0
117.0
Construction Material Sales Index
116.0
115.0
0.0
Import of Capital Goods (2010 prices, Baht)
-5.1
113.0
J
F
M
A
M
J
Note: (*) figures are 1‐month delayed Source: Bank of Thailand
J
A
S
O
N
Latest development Private Investment started to pick up and has been above last year’s level.
114.0
Domestic Commercial Car Sales Index
A composite index representing private investment conditions. It is constructed from 5 components including Construction Area Permitted in Municipal Zone (9-month moving average), Construction Material Sales Index (3-month moving average), Imports of Capital Goods at 2010 Prices, Domestic Machinery Sales at 2010 Prices, Domestic Car Sales Index for investment (3month moving average.). The index is prepared by the Bank of Thailand, using 2010 as the base year. Chart A shows the Composite Index movement over the latest 2 years. Chart B shows the annual change of each component.
-19.2
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FDI value increased 37% in the first 5 months of 2015
Chart 5.14 – Foreign Direct Investment Million USD
Monthly cumulative FDI*
Foreign Direct Investment
14,000
14,416
2014
12,000
12,899
12,728 10,000
9,112
8,000
8,547
6,000
2015 4,853
Foreign direct investment (FDI) reflects the lasting interests of Non-residents of an economy in a resident entity. A direct investor may invest in equity capital, lending to affiliates, or reinvested earnings. Investment in equity is treated as a direct investment when the direct investors own 10 per cent or more of the voting shares for an enterprise or the equivalent for an unincorporated enterprise. Data is compiled by BOT. The left chart shows the annual figures. The right chart shows the cumulative monthly figures for the current year and the year before.
Latest development
4,000
FDI value increased 37% in the first 5 months of 2015.
2,000
2,474
0
08FY
09FY
10FY
11FY
12FY
13FY
14FY
J
F M A M J
J
A S O N D
(*) Preliminary figures
Source: BOT
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BOI’s net application almost doubled in 2014, but for the first 5 months of 2015, it has almost been wiped out
Chart 5.15 – BOI net application of foreign direct investment* Billion Baht BOI net application Value is derived from total investment of all projects which have foreign equity participation (shown by registered capital amount) of one particular nation or the sum of all foreign registered capital from more than two nations of at least 10%. The chart shows the value of BOI net application for projects defined as FDI.
1,023
648
Latest development
525
BOI’s net application almost doubled in 2014, but for the first 5 months of 2015, it has almost been wiped out, registering only THB 14 billion.
396 230 236 14
10FY
11FY
12FY
13FY
14FY
2014/5M
2015/5M
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FDI from Japan, the biggest source, has declined sharply in 2014
Chart 5.16 – BOI net application of FDI* breakdown by country group Percent of total
11%
Others
27%
4% 10%
USA ANIEs ASEAN Europe
2% 7% 8%
7% 10%
21%
25% 34%
2% 6%
BOI net application by country
10%
13%
7%
7%
7%
21%
10% 17% 58%
Japan
1%
BOI net application of foreign direct investment projects breakdown by country. FDI from Japan, the biggest source, has declined sharply in 2014.
49%
2% 5%
54% 38% 29%
11FY
12FY
13FY
14FY
2015/5M
Note: (*) Foreign investment (foreign equity>=10%) (**) ANIEs: Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea © ChartingASEAN™
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Property indicators have largely declined so far this year
Chart 1.16a – Y‐on‐Y change
Chart 1.16b – M‐on‐M change
First 5 months of 2015 vs those of 2014, percent
May vs Apr 2015, percent
Condo unit registered
25.5
202.6
Key property indicators
New housing unit
-4.9
Chart A compares key property indicators during this year to the current month to those in the same period of the previous year. Chart B compares key property indicators in the current month to those of the previous month.
22.7
Latest development Value of land transaction
-10.9
-1.9
Constr. Area in municipal
-13.8
-7.0
Property indicators have largely declined so far this year.
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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Improved trade balance so far in 2015 is the case of import declining more than export Chart 5.03a – Trade balance* in THB
Chart 5.03b – Trade balance* in USD
First 6 months, Billion Baht
First 6 months, Billion USD 120
4,000
Trade balance Foreign trade statistics refer to transactions involving movements of goods out of or into the Kingdom of Thailand over a specific time period. It is not equal to the one shown on the Balance of Payment chart due to a few adjustments. The charts show the breakdown of Trade Balance into Export and Import.
3,500 100 3,000 2,500
80 2014
2,000
2015 -4.0%
-7.0%
60
1,500 1,000
-4.8%
-7.9%
Latest development Improved trade balance in both THB and USD terms in the first 6 months of 2015. This is the case of import declining more than export.
40
500 20
0 -500
Export
–
Import
=
Trade balance
0
Export
–
Import
=
Trade balance
Note: (*) Not equal to the one in Balance of Payment decomposition due to few adjustments (**) Excluding Electricity and aircraft export, adjustment for Balance of payment and exchange rate conversion (***) Excluding Electricity and military import, adjustment for Balance of payment and exchange rate conversion
Source: Bank of Thailand; ChartingAsean analysis
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Export declined 4% in the first 6 months of 2015, with Petroleum and Chemicals the main drag Chart 5.05a – YTD annual change in Export in Baht Chart 5.05b – Sectoral contributions First 6 months of 2015 vs those of 2014, percent Total export Optical instru Jewellery Machinery Photo instru Forestry Other manufacturing Automotive Electronics Electrical Metal Agro products Footware Apparels Agriculture Aircrafts Toiletries Furniture Petro‐chemical Fishery Other export Re‐exports Petroleum Chemicals Mining -55.1
-4.0
-0.5 -1.2 -1.2 -3.7 -6.6 -6.7 -7.1 -7.8 -8.3 -8.5 -10.5 -14.2 -15.4 -16.8 -21.5 -21.8
Contributions to total export growth Total export Machinery 12.8 Automotive 5.3 Jewellery 3.7 Optical instru 3.6 Other manufacturing 2.4 Photo instru 2.2 Forestry 1.5 Re‐exports Footware Furniture Metal Electronics Electrical Aircrafts Toiletries Fishery Apparels Mining Other export Agro products Agriculture Petro‐chemical Chemicals Petroleum
-4.0 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.2 -0.3 -0.3 -0.4 -0.6 -0.6 -0.8 -1.0
YTD change in Export by product The left chart shows the year-to-date change in Baht term of export value by product group. The right chart shows each group’s contribution to the total export growth.
Latest development Export, in THB, decreased 4% in the first 6 months of 2015. The increase in Automotive and Machinery export were the growth drivers while Petroleum and Chemicals were the main drag to total export growth.
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NAFTA is the only growing markets for Thai export so far in 2015
Chart 5.07a – Export by country
Chart 5.07b – Change in Export
Percent of total export in THB term
In THB term, First 6 months of 2015 vs those of 2014
100% =
฿ 6.1
฿ 6.7
฿ 7.1
฿ 6.9
฿ 7.3 (Trillion)
NAFTA Rest of the world
18.1
17.4
18.1
16.7
16.5
Middle East
5.0
4.7
5.1
5.1
5.2
Japan
10.5
10.7
10.2
9.7
9.6
EU
11.3
10.9
9.5
9.8
10.3
NAFTA
11.7
11.1
11.4
11.5
12.0
East Asia ex‐Japan
20.4
21.0
21.0
21.2
20.3
23.0
24.3
24.6
25.9
26.1
10FY
11FY
12FY
13FY
14FY
ASEAN
7.2%
ASEAN
-3.3%
Rest of the world
-3.5%
Japan
-5.7%
EU
-6.2%
East Asia ex Japan
-7.0%
Middle East
Export destinations The left chart shows Export value (in Baht term) broken down by country of destination. The right chart shows change in export value to each destination.
Latest development NAFTA is the only growing markets for Thai export in the first 6 months of 2015. Middle East was the hardest hit market with export declining 14% from a year ago.
-13.8%
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Big decrease in Import so far in 2015 due mainly to decrease in fuel import Chart 5.09a – YTD annual change in Import in Baht Chart 5.09b – Sectoral contributions First 6 months of 2015 vs those of 2014, percent
Total import
Contributions to total import growth
Total import
-7.0
YTD change in Import by product class
-7.0
Consumer goods
5.8
Consumer goods
0.5
Others
4.3
Others
0.3
The left chart shows the year-to-date change (in Baht term) of import value by product group. The right chart shows each group’s contribution to the total import growth.
Latest development Intermediate ‐ Non fuel
0.1
Capital goods
Intermediate ‐ Fuel
-0.8
-34.2
Intermediate ‐ Non fuel
0.0
Capital goods
Intermediate ‐ Fuel
Import has decreased 7% in the first 6 months of 2015, due mainly to the decrease in Fuel import.
-0.2
-7.7
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Intermediate goods has gained more share this year
Chart 5.08 – Import by economic classification Percent of total import in Baht term 100% =
Others Capital goods
฿ 5.9
฿ 7.0
฿ 7.8
฿ 7.7
฿ 7.4
฿ 3.4
10.2
12.4
11.4
12.2
8.1
8.5
21.3
24.4
23.3
20.9
24.2
(Trillion)
25.3
Import composition Import value (in Baht term) breakdown by economic classification into Consumer goods, Intermediate goods, Capital goods and Others.
Latest development
Intermediate – Non‐Fuel
44.0
40.0
37.5
35.7
38.3
Intermediate ‐ Fuel
17.4
18.9
18.9
20.8
20.8
15.9
Consumer goods
7.5
7.5
7.8
8.0
8.7
9.7
10FY
11FY
12FY
13FY
14FY
15/6MO
40.6
Intermediate is the major class in Thailand’s import, implying major portion of import is for reproduction. It has gained more share so far this year.
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Tourist arrivals bounced back in the 5 months, increasing 25% from last year’s extraordinarily low base Chart 5.18 – International Tourist Arrivals Million visits
Monthly arrivals Million visits 3.0
2015
26.5
CAGR
10.6%
24.8
Tourist arrivals 2.5
Number of the international tourist arrivals into Thailand. Prepared by Department of Tourism using data from Immigration Bureau, Police Department.
22.4 19.2
2.0
2014 15.9 14.5 11.7
14.1
1.5
Tourist arrivals bounced back in the 5 months, increasing 25% from last year’s extraordinarily low base.
11.5
10.0
Latest development
1.0
0.5
0.0
05FY 06FY 07FY 08FY 09FY 10FY 11FY 12FY 13FY 14FY
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China and Malaysia have been the two highest growing markets for tourists in 2015 Chart 5.19a International Tourist Arrivals by country of nationality
Chart 5.19b 10 Highest Change in International Tourist Arrivals by country of nationality
Percent of total
First 5 months of 2015 vs those of 2014, Thousands
Rest of world Americas
Europe
East Asia
15.6
14.7
13.8
5.3
5.0
4.8
27.9
51.2
10FY
26.5
53.8
11FY
25.3
11.9
11.9
China
4.4
4.5
Malaysia
23.8
24.8
Hong Kong Taiwan
56.0
12FY
59.9
13FY
58.8
1,630.2 566.9 125.8 101.3
Singapore
95.7
Korea
83.0
Japan
74.0
India
58.0
Vietnam
43.5
Laos
32.4
Tourist arrivals by nationality Chart A shows the composition of international tourist arrivals by their nationalities grouped by region. Chart B shows the top 10 highest change in arrivals by country and the percent of total arrival change.
Latest development Structure of tourist nationalities has changed a bit over the years. East Asia has been the largest group in the last six years and the figure is increasing every year. China and Malaysia have been the two highest growing markets for tourists in 2015.
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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Unemployment rate decreased slightly in June and is below 1%
Unemployment rate
Chart 2.08 – Unemployment rate Percent
Monthly Average 1.40
1.83 1.20
1.51
1.49 1.38
1.00
1.38
2015
0.80
1.04 0.84 0.68
0.66
0.60
2014
0.72 0.40
Unemployment rate calculated from labor Force Survey conducted and compiled by the National Statistical Office (NSO). Unemployment rate equals unemployed persons divided by total labor force. Unemployed persons is defined as persons with the age of 15 years and over who during the week in which the survey is conducted, do not work, have no job, business enterprise or farm of their own. Persons in this category include those who are looking for a job, applying for a job or waiting to be called to work during the past 30 days prior to the interview date and those who are not looking for work during the past 30 days prior to the interview date, but are otherwise available for work during the 7 days prior to the interview date. Total labor force comprises current labor force and seasonally inactive labor force.
Latest development Unemployment rate decreased slightly in June and is below 1%.
0.20
0.00 05-Avg 06-Avg 07-Avg 08-Avg 09-Avg 10-Avg 11-Avg 12-Avg 13-Avg 14-Avg
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Thailand’s unemployment rate is lowest comparing to other leading economies Chart 2.09 – Unemployment rate Latest, percent Thailand ‐ Jun Singapore ‐ Q2 Malaysia ‐ May Hong Kong ‐ Jun
0.8 2.0 3.1
Unemployment rates in the world
3.2
Japan ‐ Jun
3.4
Vietnam ‐ 2014
3.4
Taiwan ‐ Jun South Korea ‐ Jun China ‐ Q2 India ‐ 2013 US ‐ Jun Russia ‐ Jun Indonesia ‐ Q1
A comparison of unemployment rates across different countries (economies) compiled by The Economist magazine.
3.8
Latest development Thailand’s unemployment rate is the lowest among leading economies. Euro area still has the highest unemployment rate, followed by India.
3.9 4.0 4.9 5.3 5.4 5.8
Pakistan ‐ 2014
6.0
Australia ‐ Jun
6.0
Philippines ‐ Q2 Brazil ‐ Jun Euro Area ‐ Jun
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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No change in interest rates in the market in July
Chart 3.01a – BOT’s policy rate
Chart 3.01b – BIBOR overnight rate 2.50%
2.50%
2.25%
2.25%
Interest rates
Aug-14
2.00%
2.00%
1.75%
1.75%
1.50% Jul-15
1.50% Jul-15
Chart 3.01c – Saving deposit rate*
Aug-14
Chart 3.01d – Commercial bank MLR*
Chart A shows the Bank of Thailand’s policy rate (1-day repo rate) over the last 12 months. Chart B shows the Inter bank overnight rate over the last 12 months. Chart C shows the minimum and maximum of the saving deposit rate over the last 12 months. Chart D shows the minimum and maximum of commercial bank’s MLR over the last 12 months.
Latest development
10.00%
10.00%
Max 7.50%
No change in interest rates in the market in July.
7.50%
Min Max
5.00%
5.00%
2.50%
2.50%
Min Aug-14
0.00% Jul-15
Aug-14
0.00% Jul-15
Note: (*) All Commercial Banks registered in Thailand, excluding foreign branches
Source: Bank of Thailand
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Government spending in the first 6 months of 2015 increased 11%
Chart – Monthly cumulative Fiscal expenditure Billion Baht 2500
Government Spending 2000
The current government is trying to boost the economy by fiscal spending. In the first 6 months of 2015, government spending increased 11% from the same period last year. While the effectiveness of such program is still in doubt, we see bigger spending from the government in the calendar year of 2015.
2014
1500
1000
500
2015 0
D
J
F
M
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A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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Businesses turned pessimistic in June while Industries went more pessimistic Chart 1.18a – Business Sentiment Index* 100
Chart 1.18b – Thai Industries Sentiment Index** 200
Better
Better
50 49.0
49.4
100
52.4
50.3
49.1 91.1
45.2
Worse
88.9
87.7
86.2
85.4
84.0
Worse
Business and Thai Industries Sentiment Indices Chart A shows Business Sentiment Index has been compiled with BOT survey data of 1,500 businesses. Index = 50 indicates that business sentiment remains stable. Index > 50 indicates that business sentiment has improved. Index < 50 indicates that business sentiment has worsened. Chart B shows Thai Industries Sentiment Index, from The Federation of Thai Industries survey of more than 1,000 industrial enterprises. Index = 100 indicates that industries sentiment remains stable. Index > 100 indicates that industries sentiment has improved. Index < 100 indicates that industries sentiment has worsened.
Latest development
0
0 Jan-15
Feb-15
Mar-15
Apr-15
May-15
Jun-15
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
Jan-15
Feb-15
Mar-15
Apr-15
May-15
Jun-15
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
Businesses turned pessimistic once again in June 2015. Business Sentiment Index went below 50, indicating that businesses turned pessimistic. Thai Industries Sentiment Index went down and stayed below the cut off level, indicating that industries were more pessimistic.
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Consumer Confidence is worse than last month
Chart 1.17 – Consumer Confidence Index Overall
100
On job
100
On future income
100
Consumer Confidence Index
Better
Better
50
Better
50 Worse
Prepared by Ministry of Commerce through monthly consumer survey nationwide. The index ranges from 0 to 100. 50 means consumer confidence is equal to those of the prior month. Over 50 means consumer confidence is better than those of the prior month. Under 50 means consumer confidence is worse than those of the prior month.
50 Worse
Worse
Latest development Consumer Confidence is worse than last month.
0
0 Dec-14
Feb-15
Apr-15
Jun-15
0 Dec-14
Feb-15
Apr-15
Jun-15
Dec-14
Feb-15
Apr-15
Jun-15
Note: (*) The index ranges from 0 to 100 50 means consumer confidence is equal to those of the prior month Over 50 means consumer confidence is better than those of the prior month Under 50 means consumer confidence is worse than those of the prior month Source: Ministry of Commerce
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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FPO is the latest house to have revised down 2015 growth
Chart 1.03a – Real GDP growth projections
Chart 1.03b – Real GDP growth projections
For 2015, Annual percentage change
For 2016, Annual percentage change 6.00
6.00
5.50
5.50
5.00
5.00 The Economist poll
4.50
NESDB
The Economist poll
4.00
4.50
4.00
FPO
BOT 3.50
3.50
3.00
3.00
2.50
2.50
2.00
2.00
BOT
D-14
J-15
F-15
M-15
A-15
M-15
J-15
J-15
Forecast as of, month ending
D-14
J-15
F-15
M-15
A-15
M-15
J-15
Real GDP growth projections Real GDP growth projections from Bank of Thailand, National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) and the weekly poll conducted by the Economist magazine. The charts also show growth projections as of past dates, which highlight any significant change in projections from each of the forecasters. The changes in projections normally reflect the economic outlook as seen by each forecaster.
Growth projections for the Thai economy FPO revised down its projected growth for 2015 to 3.5%. Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0-3.8% for 2015 and 4.1-4.2% for 2016.
J-15
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Growth for Thailand is projected to be around the middle of the pack Chart 1.04a – Real GDP growth projections
Chart 1.04b – Real GDP growth projections
2015, Annual % change, as of Jul 31st
2016, Annual % change, as of Jul 31st 2015
India China Philippines Vietnam Pakistan Malaysia Indonesia Taiwan Thailand Singapore South Korea Australia Hong Kong US Euro Area Japan Brazil Russia
2015
India China 6.9 Vietnam 6.6 Philippines 6.3 Malaysia 5.7 Indonesia 5.5 Pakistan 4.9 Thailand 3.7 South Korea 3.6 Singapore 3.1 Taiwan 2.9 Australia 2.4 US 2.3 Hong Kong 2.3 Euro Area 1.5 Japan 1.0 Brazil Russia 7.6
-1.5 -3.6
8.0 6.7 6.5 6.4 5.6 5.5 4.7 4.2 3.3 3.2 2.8 2.8 2.7
International real GDP growth projections Real GDP growth projection consensus for major economies in the world as a result of a weekly survey by the Economist magazine. It offers a good comparison across economies in the world.
Growth outlook for the Thai economy According to the Economist poll, Thailand’s GDP growth is expected to be 3.6% for 2015 and 4.2% for 2016, around the middle when compared to other major and emerging economies.
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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Thai economy is still in deflation state in July
Chart 3.07a – Y‐o‐Y change in CPI
Chart 3.07b – Y‐o‐Y change in CPI by product
Percent
July 2015, percent Veg & fruit
2.00%
1.50%
1.00%
Core* 0.50%
0.00%
-0.50%
7.8
Tobacco & alcohol
2.0
Food away from home
2.0
Head line -1.50%
Feb-15 Mar-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15
Jul-15
1.2
Medical care
0.9
Prepared food at home
0.5
Seasoning
0.5
Non alcoholic beverage
0.5
Latest development
Apparel and footware
0.5
Housing & furnishing
0.4
In July 2015, Core inflation was unchanged at below 1% level while Headline was still in the deflation zone.
Rice
0.1 -1.0
Eggs & milk Transport & Commu Energy
-2.8 -6.9 -15.6
Note: (*) exclude raw food and energy
Source: Bureau of Trade and Economic Indices; ChartingAsean analysis
CPI is the general price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. Prepared by Bureau of Trade and Economic Indices, Ministry of Commerce. Available in various definitions and by product groups. Change in CPI is normally used as main indicator for inflation.
Recreation & Education
Meat
-1.00%
Consumer Price Index
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Along with Taiwan and Singapore, Thailand is in deflation state Chart 3.08 – Consumer Price Index Annual percentage change
Latest
Russia ‐ Jun
2015* 15.3
Brazil ‐ Jun
14.7
8.9
Indonesia ‐ Jul
8.4
7.3
India ‐ Jun
6.2
5.4
Hong Kong ‐ Jun
5.4
3.2
Malaysia ‐ Jun
2.5
Pakistan ‐ Jul
2.6
1.8
Australia ‐ Q2
1.5
China ‐ Jun
1.4
Philippines ‐ Jun
1.2
Vietnam ‐ Jul
0.9
South Korea ‐ Jun
0.7
4.1 1.7 1.4
1.0
Euro Area ‐ Jul
0.2
0.2
US ‐ Jun
0.1
0.4
Taiwan ‐ Jun Thailand ‐ Jul
-0.6 -1.0
Along with Taiwan and Singapore, Thailand is in deflation state.
2.8
0.4
-0.3
0.8
0.0 0.3 1.1
Note: (*) The Economist Poll
Source: The Economist
Change in Consumer Price Index across major economies in the world. Also the projected CPI change for the full year by the Economist poll.
Latest development
2.6
Japan ‐ Jun
Singapore ‐ Jun
Inflation in the world
3.1
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Deep deflation at the producer level
Chart 3.09a – Y‐o‐Y change in PPI
Chart 3.09b – Y‐o‐Y change in PPI by product
Percent
Jul 2015, percent
3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0% -1.0% -2.0% -3.0% -4.0% -5.0% -6.0%
Feb-15 Mar-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15
Jul-15
Crop Pulp & paper Energy Non‐metallic mineral Transport equip Forestry Forestry Textile Metal Leather & footware Wood Food Other manu goods Fishing Livestocks Chemical Electrical equip Basic metals Rubber & plastic Petroleum products
3.0 1.9 1.3 0.3 0.1 0.0 0.0 -0.1
Producer Price Index Inflation at the producer level is measured by a change in Producer Price Index. Prepared by Bureau of Trade and Economic Indices, Ministry of Commerce. The chart shows the changes of the overall PPI and also the PPI of each industry.
-0.3
Latest development
-0.4
Producer price level dropped from a year ago, resulting in deflation. In July, the PPI dropped 3.8% from a year ago. PPI of Petroleum products dropped the most at 27.3%.
-0.8 -1.0 -1.5 -1.6 -2.0 -2.6 -2.8 -3.6 -5.0 -27.3
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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Bank’s loan grew at a slower pace Chart 3.02a – Commercial Banks’ Loan THB billion 11,400 11,200 11,000
Bank’s Loan and Loan-to-deposit ratio
10,800 10,600 Jun-14
Jul-14
Aug-14
Sep-14
Oct-14
Nov-14
Dec-14
Jan-15
Feb-15
M-o-M
Y-o-Y
+0.3%
+4.5%
Mar-15
Apr-15
May-15
Chart 3.02b – Commercial Banks’ Loan/Deposit* ratio Percent 100%
Commercial banks take deposits and give out loans. Chart A shows the outstanding loan by commercial banks in Thailand. Chart B shows the commercial banks’ loan to deposit ratio, a liquidity indicators in the banking system.
Latest development 98.3%
97.7%
97.8%
Bank’s loan increased 0.3% in May 2015. Liquidity in the system remained abundant with Loan-to-Deposit ratio at 95.4%.
97.2% 96.4%
95.7%
95.7%
95.4%
94.9%
94.8%
94.5%
94.5%
Jan-15
Feb-15
Mar-15
Apr-15
95%
90% Jun-14
Jul-14
Aug-14
Sep-14
Oct-14
Nov-14
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Gross NPL continued to rise in both absolute value and percentage of total loan in the 2Q15 Chart 3.03a – Total Financial Institutions’ Gross NPLs Outstanding Billion Baht
Non-performing loan 458
07YE
401
08YE
380
09YE
317
270
256
267
278
10YE
11YE
12YE
13YE
14YE
299
312
2015/Q1 2015/Q2 2015/Q3
Gross NPLs: the outstanding amount of loans classified as substandard, doubtful, doubtful of loss, and loss. The chart shows Gross Non-performing loan from all Financial Institutions in Thailand, both in the absolute and percentage of total terms.
Chart 3.03b – Total Financial Institutions’ Gross NPLs Outstanding
Latest development
Percentage of Total Loans
Gross NPL continued to rise in 2Q15. The absolute value increased from THB 299 billion to THB 312 billion or 2.29% to 2.38% of the total loan.
7.31% 5.29%
4.85% 3.60%
07YE
08YE
09YE
10YE
2.75%
11YE
2.26%
2.16%
2.16%
12YE
13YE
14YE
2.29%
2.38%
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Banks’ capital ratio decreased slightly in May but still remained high Chart 3.04 – Capital ratio of all commercial banks* % of risk assets, at year end
Month End 17.5%
15.8%
16.2%
16.1%
14.9%
17.0%
14.8% 14.0%
13.9%
Capital ratio of all commercial banks
15.7%
13.3%
2015 2014
12.4%
16.5%
16.0%
Capital funds of commercial banks mean stockholders’ equity. Risk assets mean summary of all risk-weighted assets including contingent liabilities converted into assets and weighted by risk ratio. The higher the ratio the safer and more stability in the banking system.
Latest development Banks’ capital ratio decreased slightly to 16.7% in May but still remained high.
15.5%
15.0%
14.5% 2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Note: (*) All Commercial Banks registered in Thailand, excluding foreign branches
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Thailand’s real interest rate is close to zero Chart 3.05 – Real interest rates Percent, as of July 31st 2015
─
3M risk‐free interest rates Brazil
14.2
Russia 7.5
India
7.4
Pakistan
7.0
Vietnam
3.2
Philippines
2.4
Australia
2.3
-1.5 1.3
6.2
2.0
5.4
2.9
4.1
2.2
2.8
3.7
China
5.8 14.7
5.0
Malaysia
Real interest rates
8.4
13.2
Indonesia
=
Expected 2015 inflation*
1.1
2.6
1.8
1.4 2.6
-0.2 0.6
1.7
South Korea
1.6
1.0
0.6
Thailand
1.4
1.1
0.3
Taiwan
0.9
Hong Kong
0.4
US
0.3
Japan
0.1
Euro Area
0.0
0.3
0.8 0.2
Latest development There are quite a few countries with negative real interest rates. Countries with negative real interest rates seems to have low nominal interest rates to begin with. Thailand’s real interest rate is close to zero.
-2.7 -0.1 -0.7 -0.2
Note: (*) The Economist Poll
Source: The Economist
Chart shows one way to calculate real interest rates across different currencies and economies in the world. Today’s Real interest rates = Nominal interest rates (represented here by 3-month risk free interest rates) – expected inflation.
0.6 3.1
0.4
Real interest rates in the world
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SET index decreased more than 4% in July amid another round of foreign sell out Chart 3.06a – Monthly performance of SET index
Chart 3.06c – Change since Dec 31st 2014
Percent change from prior month, at month end
Percent, as of Jul 29th 2015 China (SSEB, $ terms)
1.4%
0.4%
0.6%
-2.0% -4.3%
-5.1%
26.1%
France (CAC 40)
17.4%
China (SSEA)
17.1%
Japan (Nikkei 225)
16.3%
Germany (DAX)
14.3%
Euro Area (FTSE Euro 100)
14.3%
Pakistan (KSE) Feb-15
Mar-15
Apr-15
May-15
Jun-15
Jul-15
11.0%
US (NAScomp)
7.9%
S Korea (KOSPI)
Chart 3.06b – Cumulative net foreign fund flow SET & MAI, Billion Baht, Month end
6.4%
HK (Hang Seng)
4.3%
Australia (All Ord.)
4.1%
US (S&P 500)
0.0 -10.0
2.4%
UK (FTSE 100)
1.0%
India (BSE)
0.2%
US (DJIA)
-20.0
Singapore (STI)
-30.0
Malaysia (KLSE)
-40.0
Thailand (SET)
Stock market performance Chart A shows the monthly performance of the SET index. Chart B shows the performance, change in the index level, of key stock markets in the world, since the end of last year.
Latest development SET index decreased 4.3% in July, amid another big round of foreign sell out. Most ASEAN markets underperformed other major markets so far in 2015.
-0.4% -2.4% -3.5% -5.4%
Taiwan (TWI) -8.0%
-50.0 J-15
F-15 M-15 A-15 M-15 J-15
J-15
A-15 S-15 O-15 N-15 D-15
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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Higher government deficit as percentage of GDP in 2014
Chart 4.1 – Government budget and cash balance as percentage of nominal GDP Budget balance vs GDP
Percent
Overall Cash balances are the sum of budget and non budget cash balances. Budget cash balances are the government revenues net of the government expenditures. Non budget cash balances include changes in governmental agencies’ deposit accounts and net positions of government’s revolving funds. The chart shows both Overall Cash balances and Budget cash balances as percentage of nominal GDP.
Budget cash balance Overall Cash balance (including non-budgetary deficit/ surplus)
1.4%
1.1%
Latest development
-0.3%
-0.5%-0.6%
-0.7% -1.1%-1.1%
-0.9%
-1.7% -2.0%
-2.0% -2.2% -2.6% -3.6% -4.1%
-4.0% -4.4%
05FY
06FY
07FY
08FY
09FY
-2.4%-2.5%
10FY
11FY
12FY
13FY
Government budget and cash balances have been in deficit in 7 of the last 10 years. The magnitude of the deficits in the past 5 years have been huge. The worst deficits in relative to GDP were in 2009 (calendar year), with budget deficit of 4%. Huge government budget deficit in 2012, only slightly better than in 2009. Higher budget and cash deficit as percentage of GDP in 2014.
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Budget deficit in 2015 has so far been catching up with last year’s level Chart 4.2 – Government budget balance Billion Baht Monthly cumulative Budget balance (Billion Baht) 2,075
Revenue 1,241
1,751 1,390
1,455
1,498
2,158
Budget balance
50.0
Budget balances are the government revenues net of the government expenditures. The left chart shows government revenue, government expenditure and budget balance (line). The right chart shows monthly cumulative of budget balance of the last two years.
2,076
1,902 0.0
1,484 -50.0
Budget balance
-36
110 -174
-75
-100
-100.0
-27
-364
-414
-267
Latest development
-296
2014 -150.0
2015 -1,277
-200.0
-1,280 -1,629
Expenditure
-1,598 -1,849
-1,825
-250.0
-1,930 -2,489
-2,424
-2,371
Government budget balances have been in deficit in 9 of the last 10 years. The magnitude of the deficits in the past 5 years have been huge. The worst deficits in absolute term were in 2012 (calendar year), with budget deficit of 414 Billion Baht. In 2014, Budget deficit increased from 2013. Budget deficit in 2015 has so far been catching up with last year’s level.
-300.0
-350.0
05FY 06FY 07FY 08FY 09FY 10FY 11FY 12FY 13FY 14FY
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Smaller budget and cash deficit in the first 6 months of 2015
Chart 4.3 – Government cash balance Billion Baht Budget cash balance Overall Cash balance (including non-budgetary deficit/ surplus)
Budget and Cash balance
110 88
-23
-27
-36 -45
-68
-75
Overall Cash balances are the sum of budget and non budget cash balances. Budget cash balances are the government revenues net of the government expenditures. Non budget cash balances include changes in governmental agencies’ deposit accounts and net positions of government’s revolving funds. The chart shows both Overall Cash balances and Budget cash balances in absolute term.
-95
-100 -96
Latest development
-144
2012 saw the biggest budget and cash deficit in THB term. Apart from 2010, Budget cash balance and Overall cash balance are typically in line with each other. Smaller budget and cash deficit in the first 6 months of 2015.
-174 -242 -266
-267 -296 -305
-364 -401
-414 -466
05FY
06FY
07FY
08FY
09FY
10FY
11FY
12FY
13FY
14FY
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Thailand’s budget deficit is expected to be around 2% of GDP
Chart 4.4 – Government Budget balance as percentage of GDP 2015*, percent South Korea Hong Kong
0.4 0.0
Singapore Taiwan
-0.7 -1.2
Philippines Indonesia
-1.9 -2.0
Thailand Euro Area
-2.0
-2.5 -2.7 -2.8
India Malaysia
-4.1 -4.1
Vietnam Pakistan Brazil Japan
Most governments in the world are expected to have budget deficits in 2013, except South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Russia. The magnitude of the expected budget deficits are greatest in US and Japan, the leading economies in the world. Thailand budget deficit is expected to be around 2% of GDP.
-2.4
China Russia
-4.2 -5.1 -5.8 -6.8
Note: (*) The Economist Poll
Source: The Economist
Consensus projection of Government budget balance as percentage of GDP across major countries in the world for the current year. The data is compiled by the Economist poll.
Latest development
-2.1
Australia US
Budget balance in the world
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A slight increase in Public debt so far in 2015
Chart 4.5a – Composition of Public debt
Chart 4.5b – Composition of Public debt
THB Trillion
As percentage of nominal GDP 45%
6.0
40% 5.0
Public debt from State Enterprises
Public debt from State Enterprises
4.0
30%
Bond to Compensate FIDF's Loss & Prefunding debt
Bond to Compensate FIDF's Loss & Prefunding debt
3.0
35%
25% 20%
2.0
15%
Direct Government debt
10%
Direct Government debt
1.0
5% 0.0
Composition of Public debt Public debt includes direct government debt, Bond to Compensate FIDF's Loss, Debt Prefunding, Non-Financial State Enterprise Debt, Special Financial Institutions Guaranteed Debt, and others. Chart A shows the level of debt in THB. Chart B shows the level as percentage of nominal GDP.
Latest development Public debt as percentage of GDP increased significantly since 2009 then dropped slightly in 2011 before increasing again. Public debt increased in absolute term and relative to GDP in 2012 and 2013, due largely to direct government debt. A slight increase in Public debt so far in 2015, at THB 5.7 trillion, or 43% of GDP. Majority of the public debt is domestic based.
0%
2011
2012
2013
2014
8%
8%
7%
7%
May-15 6%
2011
2012
2013
2014
May-15
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CONTENT SUMMARY
Growth
• 3% GDP growth in 1Q15 is a welcoming sign for the much maligned economy • Investment and Tourism contributed the most to the overall growth in 1Q15 • Most production sectors contributed positively to 1Q15 growth, except Agriculture and Public admin. • Manufacturing production decreased 8% year‐on‐year in June • Private consumption dropped while and Private Investment recovered • Import declined faster than Export. Tourist arrivals grew from last year’s low base. • Unemployment decreased slightly • Policy interest rate remains on the downward trend to boost growth • Businesses turned pessimistic once again • Consensus growth forecast is now 3.0‐3.8% for 2015 and 4.1‐4.2% for 2016
Stability
• Thai economy is still in deflation state in July, with both CPI and PPI lowered than they were a year ago • Bank’s loan continued to recover in May. Bank’s capital ratio decreased but still remained high. NPL increased. Liquidity improved. • Higher budget deficit in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to same period in 2014, Public debt also increased but not too worrying yet • Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus. External debt has been decreasing. THB depreciated slightly in July
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Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015, thanks to trade surplus Trade Balance (F.O.B)
Balance of payment decomposition
29.8
Chart 5.01 – Balance of Payment decomposition
24.6
Billion USD
17.0
10FY
31.3
11FY
15.3 6.0
6.7
12FY
13FY
14FY
15/6mo
Net service income & transfer -2.9
7.3
5.3
+
-8.1
-7.5
-9.1
-10.4
11FY
12FY
13FY
14FY
-19.7
1.2 10FY
-1.2
Net Capital Movement + errors and omissions
-5.0 10FY
11FY
12FY
13FY
14FY
15/6mo
15/6mo
21.3
Latest development
6.7
10FY
11FY
Positive Balance of Payment so far in 2015 of USD 7.3 billion, thanks to trade surplus. -2.6
-7.7
Balance of Payments is a summary of economic transactions between residents and nonresidents that takes place during a specific time period. Balance of Payments include Trade balance, Net services income & transfers, Capital and financial account and Net errors & omissions. Trade balance refers to net export (export less import) of goods. Net Services are the net result of foreign trade related to services, defined as the net export (export less import) of services. Income consists of compensation of employees, investment income, and donation and grant. Capital Account encompasses receipts and payments pertaining to (1) transfers in cash or in kind, and (2) acquisition and disposal of non-produced, non-financial assets. Financial Account refers to net flows of financial transactions between residents and nonresidents. Net errors & omissions reflects the discrepancy between the overall balance and the sum of each sub-account of the balance of payments.
-5.0 -15.4
12FY
13FY
14FY
15/6mo
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Strong Asian export engines reflecting in huge current account surplus Chart 5.02 – Current Account balance As % of 2015 GDP*
Last 12 months, USD Billion
Singapore ‐ Q1
21.3%
Taiwan ‐ Q1
66.3
12.7%
South Korea ‐ Jun
72.4
7.5%
Russia ‐ Q2
4.3%
Philippines ‐ Mar
4.1%
Malaysia ‐ Q1
102.2 68.7 14.5
3.4%
11.3
China ‐ 2Q1
3.0%
Hong Kong ‐ Q1
2.8%
6.1
Vietnam ‐ 2013
2.7%
9.5
Euro Area ‐ May
2.5%
Japan ‐ May
2.4%
Thailand ‐ Q1
2.3%
Pakistan ‐ Q2 India ‐ Q1 Indonesia ‐ Q1
-2.9%
Australia ‐ Q1
-3.2% -4.2%
89.0 16.1 -2.3
Countries that are expected to have huge Current Account surplus are mostly from Emerging Asian economies. US is still expected to be net spenders. Thailand’s Current Account balance in 2015 is expected to be 2.3% of GDP.
-27.5 -406.0 -25.2 -41.9 -93.1
Note: (*) The Economist Poll
Source: The Economist
Current Account represents the net sum of trade in goods and services, primary income and secondary income. The left chart shows the consensus projection of 2012 Current Account Balance as percentage of GDP by the Economist poll. The right chart shows last 12-month Current Account Balance of major economies in the world, in absolute dollar term
Latest development 305.9
-1.0% -2.6%
Brazil ‐ Jun
288.0
-0.6%
US ‐ 4Q1
Current Account Balance
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External debt decreased slightly so far in 2015
Chart 5.10a – External Debt Level Billion USD External Debt
69.0
74.4
76.1
75.3
06YE
07YE
08YE
09YE
100.6
104.3
10YE
11YE
130.7
139.9
140.7
138.0
12YE
13YE
14YE
15/1Q
Chart 5.10b – External Debt as % of GDP
External debt refers to the remaining outstanding portion of liabilities (excluding equity) which residents have over nonresidents of an economy. Prepared by the Bank of Thailand and released quarterly. Chart A shows external debt level in USD term. Chart B shows external debt level as percentage of GDP.
Latest development External debt level decreased slightly to USD 138 Billion at the end of 1Q15. External debt as percentage of GDP decreased slightly to 33.7%.
38.5%
06YE
35.4%
07YE
31.4%
28.8%
08YE
09YE
35.2%
33.7%
10YE
11YE
38.0%
38.2%
12YE
13YE
34.5%
33.7%
14YE
15/1Q
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External debt structure has continued to shift toward more long‐ term debt Chart 5.11a – External debt breakdown
Chart 5.11b – External debt breakdown
Private vs Public
Long‐Term vs Short‐Term
Private Public = General Government and Monetary Authorities
Long term Short term
External debt composition 16%
20%
18%
18%
18% 45%
44%
43%
40%
39%
Breakdown of external debt. Chart A shows the external debt breakdown by borrowers. Chart B shows the external debt breakdown by maturity.
Latest development External debt structure has continued to shift toward more long-term debt, which lowers the risk of not having enough foreign exchange to service external debt. 84%
11YE
80%
12YE
82%
13YE
82%
14YE
82%
15/1Q
55%
56%
57%
60%
61%
11YE
12YE
13YE
14YE
15/1Q
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Capability to repay external debt improved slightly so far in 2015
Chart 5.12a – International reserves
Chart 5.12b – Debt service ratio*
As % of ST external debt
Percent External Debt repayment capability
370% 340% 312%
4.7%
4.7% 279%
277%
292%
4.2%
4.9%
4.0%
3.4%
A look at the country’s capabilities of servicing the external debt. Chart A shows the country’s international reserves as percentage of short-term external debt. Chart B shows the external debt service ratio (Debt service payment / Export of goods and services).
Latest development International reserves (as % of ST external debt) is still at healthy level (292%). Debt service ratio increased to 4.9% in 1Q15. All in all, capability to repay external debt is not yet a concern at the moment.
10YE
11YE
12YE
13YE
14YE
15/1Q
10FY
11FY
12FY
13FY
14FY
15/1Q
Note: (*) Debt service payment / Export of goods and services
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Net International reserves decreased slightly in 2015 but still considered excessive Chart 5.13a – International reserves level* At the end of period, Billion USD
73.9
2006
106.5
118.0
2007
2008
International reserves
154.1
2009
191.7
206.4
205.8
190.2
180.2
178.7
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Jun-15
Chart 5.13b – International reserves as number of months of import**
International reserve assets refer to external assets that are held or controlled by central bank and are readily available for immediate uses, for instance, in financing payment imbalances or in implementing exchange rate policy. The figures also include the net forward position (future assets/liabilities arising from currency forward contracts between BOT and the market). Chart A shows international reserves level in US$ term. Chart B shows as number of months that it can finance import.
Latest development 13.8
12.6 10.8
9.1 6.9
2006
2007
9.9
7.9
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
9.1
9.5
9.8
2013
2014
Jun-15
Note: (*) Including Net Forward position (**) For the last period using average monthly import value during the last 12 months
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International reserves in US$ term have been decreasing since its peak in 2011. So far in 2015, the reserves decreased slightly but the number of months that it can finance import remained at 9.8 months, which is considered excessive.
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THB depreciated slightly in July
Chart 5.17a – Nominal Effective Exchange Rate
Chart 5.17b – Y‐o‐Y change in FX rate*
2007=100
Percentage change in avg. selling rate as of Jun 30th 2015 AUD ‐ 26.0205 114.0
Baht appreciates
112.0 110.0 108.0
Baht depreciates Jul-14
Oct-14
Jan-15
MXN ‐ 2.1718
‐0.5%
104.0
KRW ‐ 0.0301
102.0
SGD ‐ 25.8529
100.0
GBP ‐ 55.2672
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 $
9.7
MYR ‐ 9.3814 IDR ‐ 2.7681
Apr-15
11.1
JPY ‐ 28.6511
106.0
98.0 Jul-15
12.5
EUR ‐ 38.8371
M‐o‐M
Y‐o‐Y +4.6%
15.7
8.5 7.7 4.3 0.3 -1.5
INR ‐ 0.5823
-4.3
PHP ‐ 0.7851
-4.4
VND ‐ 0.0016
Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) has been constructed from the weighted average of bilateral exchange rates of the baht vis-à-vis Thailand’s 23 major trading partners and trade competitors. The weight of each currency varies according to how important the country is as a trading partner and trade competitor. An increase in NEER refers to an appreciation. Chart B shows the year-on-year change of average selling rates of selected currencies.
Latest development Nominal Effective Exchange Rate decreased 0.5% in July. Over the last 12 months THB still appreciated 4.6% against key currencies.
-2.0
TWD ‐ 1.1191
Exchange rates
-6.3
CNY ‐ 5.7324
-8.6
USD ‐ 35.3318
-9.1
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