Thai March exports jump a big 19.5% y/y, beat forecast


BANGKOK, April 23 (Reuters): Thailand's exports rose a much faster than expected 19.5% in March from a year earlier, boosted by surging shipments of gold and electronics, customs department data showed.

That compares with a forecast for a rise of 2.4% in March in a Reuters poll and February's 16.2% increase.

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