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Kasikorn Research: Thailand’s GDP to grow 1.1% in third quarter
With Thailand s economy continues sustaining growth due to several positive factors, Kasikorn Research Centre forecasts that the country s gross domestic product (GDP) would g…
With Thailand s economy continues sustaining growth due to several positive factors, Kasikorn Research Centre forecasts that the country s gross domestic product (GDP) would g…
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Kasikorn Research: Thailand’s GDP to grow 1.1% in third quarter
The government also uses tariff measures as a tool to promote energy policy. To encourage the use of natural gas as an alternative fuel for vehicles, the government has exempted import duties of many natural gas-related tools and equipment such as bio-fuel conversion kits, natural gas containers, and chasses.
Kasikorn Research: Thailand's GDP to grow 1.1% in third quarter
External stability in Thailand was upheld by high international reserves, while trade and current account were close to balance. Regarding internal stability, inflation rose from last year in line with higher oil prices, despite a downward trend during the second half of the year. Unemployment rate remained low in Thailand in 2008 but employment started to deteriorate in the forth quarter, particularly in the production sector affected by economic slowdown.
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