Thai consumer mood at record low in August on tighter restrictions


A closed currency exchange kiosk next to a McDonald's restaurant on a deserted street in the Night Bazaar area of Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Thai consumer confidence dropped to a record low in August, hurt by stricter coronavirus containment measures that slowed economic activity, a survey has showed. - AP

BANGKOK, Sept 11 (Reuters): Thai consumer confidence dropped to a record low in August, hurt by stricter coronavirus containment measures that slowed economic activity, a survey has showed.

The restrictions were imposed in July and August but have been eased https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL1N2Q006L from this month as the Southeast Asian country tries to support a struggling economy.

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