Thai economy seen growing 3.8% this year on tourism income, says finance minister


BANGKOK, Feb 26 (Reuters): Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.8% this year, helped by a rebound in the vital tourism sector, the finance minister has announced.

Domestic spending has increased, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told a Radio Thailand programme.

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