Analysis-Thai PM Anutin’s poll win calms turmoil but hard economic test awaits

“The real test for the next government will be whether it can move beyond short-term political populism and begin tackling the deeper constraints holding back Thailand’s long-term growth.” The election result sent Thai stocks up more than 3%, hitting their highest level in more than a year. With 2.2% GDP growth estimated for last year, Thailand’s economy has lagged regional peers, partly due to a combination of slowing consumption from burgeoning household debt, an ageing population, U.S. tariffs and a strong currency. The finance ministry predicts 2% growth this year. “Moreover, stiffening regional competition for tourism and foreign direct investments puts the Thai economy at a crucial crossroads,” OCBC Group Research said in a note. 🔗 Leggi su Internazionale.it

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