Economics
Thailand’s 2012 economic growth 5.3%, higher than predicted
An increase in Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the final quarter of last year has contributed to Thailand’s 5.3 per cent economic growth for the entire year – slightly higher than the predicted 5 per cent expansion, according to Kasikorn Research Centre.
An increase in Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the final quarter of last year has contributed to Thailand’s 5.3 per cent economic growth for the entire year – slightly higher than the predicted 5 per cent expansion, according to Kasikorn Research Centre.
It said the positive momentum will possibly spill over into this year when the GDP could expand by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter thanks to the improving economy abroad. The research centre limits this year’s forecast GDP growth at 4.5-5.5 per cent due to the possible impact from surging production costs and the appreciating Thai baht since earlier this year. The two components might put pressure on the revival of Thailand’s business and exports, the centre forecast. It said the government’s measures to alleviate the impact and accelerated budget spending on water resource management and infrastructure will help move the Thai economy ahead Thailand’s 2012 economic growth 5.3%, higher than predicted | MCOT.net
Economics
Asia’s slow rate of vaccination is a thorn in the region’s economic recovery
Southeast Asia has been hit badly. Daily infections for Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam are at their worst, on a seven-day moving average. The Philippines and Malaysia are not far off their daily infection peaks reached in the second quarter of 2021.
Last week was tough for the Asia-Pacific region. Many countries responded to stubbornly elevated daily infections by extending or tightening social distancing measures.
(more…)
Economics
World Bank lowers Thai GDP growth outlook to 2.2%
In the Thailand Economic Monitor released today, the World Bank adjusted its outlook on Thailand’s economic growth this year to just 2.2% from its previous forecast of 3.4%.
BANGKOK, July 15, 2021 – Thailand’s economy continues to take a heavy toll due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is projected to expand modestly at 2.2 percent in 2021, revised down from the 3.4 percent growth projected in March, according to the World Bank’s latest Thailand Economic Monitor “The Road to Recovery” published today.
(more…)
Asia’s slow rate of vaccination is a thorn in the region’s economic recovery
Southeast Asia has been hit badly. Daily infections for Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam are at their worst, on a seven-day moving...
TAT expects 850 billion baht ($25.7 bln) in tourism revenue after successful reopening
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set this year’s revenue target at 850 billion baht, 300 billion of which...
Download 1xBet mobile and play all over the world
Placing profitable bets or playing in a casino is now possible comfortably even without being tied to a computer. It...
3 ways Asia can recover from the COVID-19 pandemic faster
Countries in the East Asia and Pacific region will benefit from cooperation in three major areas: vaccine deployment, reviving sectors...
Thailand’s Vaccine Strategy: What went wrong?
Questions are being asked, and not answered, over the decision to rely almost entirely on Siam Bioscience, a local, palace-owned...