Thailand: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 781.54 billion Thai Baht as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 810.64 billion Thai Baht. Historically, the average for Thailand from Q1 1993 to Q1 2026 is 416.17 billion Thai Baht. The minimum of 81.87 billion Thai Baht was recorded in Q1 1993, while the maximum of 856.2 billion Thai Baht was reached in Q3 2024.
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- Measure: billion Thai Baht
- Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board of Thailand
| Recent values | Thailand: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 781.54 |
| 2025 Q4 | 810.64 |
| 2025 Q3 | 832.44 |
| 2025 Q2 | 768.93 |
| 2025 Q1 | 747.7 |
| 2024 Q4 | 793.42 |
| 2024 Q3 | 856.2 |
| 2024 Q2 | 743.18 |
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Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 16.69 | 2024 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 96.09 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -1.29 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -0.09 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 781.54 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Tax revenue | 15.18 | 2024 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 29.50 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 229 | 2019 | hours |
| Taxes on goods and services | 41.68 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 2.82 | 2024 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 29.89 | 2024 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 84.97 | 2023 | million U.S. dollars |
| Government debt | 63.20 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt in foreign currency, percent | 0.99 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 7.84 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 8.09 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 18.62 | 2024 | percent |