World Bank Flags AI Adoption Gap and El Niño Risks to Thailand's Growth

The World Bank has increased Thailand's 2026 growth forecast to 2.0% due to AI-linked exports but warned that a severe El Niño, potentially causing widespread flooding, could pose significant risks. The bank's chief economist for East Asia and Pacific highlighted the potential for underestimated damage from El Niño, referencing past events that disrupted crop production.