Thailand's manufacturing sector has shown a significant rebound, as the country's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbed from 49.50 in April to 51.20 in May 2025. This marks a pivotal shift from contraction to expansion in the Thai manufacturing industry. The data, updated on June 4, 2025, indicates a positive outlook for the sector after a period of stagnation.
In April, the Thai manufacturing PMI stood at 49.50, indicating a slight contraction, as any PMI reading below 50 suggests a reduction in manufacturing activity. The improvement to 51.20 in May highlights a revival in manufacturing activity, as the index surpasses the neutral 50.0 mark, signaling growth.
This month-over-month comparison reveals a return of confidence in the manufacturing sector, likely driven by increasing domestic demand and improved export orders. As the country navigates through post-pandemic recovery, the strengthening PMI index reflects an optimistic trajectory for Thailand’s industrial output in the upcoming months. Economists and industry stakeholders will be closely monitoring future PMI reports to gauge whether the sector can sustain this positive momentum.
