Thai Retail Association Hopes New Government Will Boost Consumer Spending with 6 Economic Recovery Policies

The Thai Retail Association anticipates political stability and the rapid formation of a new government, ready to seriously drive economic progress and present urgent policy sets. On February 12, 2026, Nat Wongpanit, President of the Thai Retail Association, revealed that the association expects the new government to continue effective policies and expand with new measures, especially stimulating the economy from the grassroots level, upgrading infrastructure, and reducing business sector obstacles. Amidst multifaceted pressures including fragile purchasing power, high energy costs, and geopolitical risks, the association aims to combat grey markets and corruption to create a competitive economic environment. The association proposed a 6-policy economic revival package for the new government, focusing on smart shopping, exciting tourism, local investment, strong SMEs, skilled labor, and equal competition.