The country moves up 12 places in the macroeconomic environment pillar and now ranks 19th, its best showing among the 12 pillars. In 2013, Thailand almost balanced its budget and reduced inflation to 2 percent. Public debt remained stable and the savings rate was high.
Thailand continues to do well in the financial development (34th) and improves its already strong showing in the market efficiency pillar (30th, up four).