Thai economy seen growing 3.5% this year on tourism and rising exports


BANGKOK, June 28 (Reuters): Thailand's economy is expected to grow about 3.5% this year, driven by stronger tourism and exports, the finance minister said on Tuesday.

The tourism ministry now predicts 9.5 million foreign visitors this year, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told reporters.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Cops seize drugs worth over RM35mil in six Selangor raids
Vietnam and Laos cooperate to bust transnational online fraud ring
Pakistan maternity ward fire was 'institutional failure': Inquiry
Singaporean dies while climbing mountain in Nepal
Fisheries Dept unable to confirm if piranhas breeding in Klau Dam
Indonesia's high-speed rail Whoosh takeover in limbo after Purbaya ousted as finance minister
Thai PM orders governors to act swiftly on deportation of foreigners
FBM KLCI falls amid broad selling, ringgit sinks to one-month low
Malaysian woman dies while diving in Bali
Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul fined over ant dessert

Others Also Read