Thai economy recovering well but more challenges ahead, says central bank

BANGKOK, Dec 17 (Reuters): Thailand's economy faces more challenges amid global volatility but still continues to recover, with policies shaped to ensure a continued rebound, the central bank chief has announced

While a global slowdown will affect Thai exports, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy will be underpinned by a recovery in private consumption and tourism, Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput told a business seminar.