Thailand's PM Srettha targets economic growth of at least 5% annually

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivers the policy statements of the Council of Ministers to the parliament, in Bangkok on Monday, September 11, 2023. - Reuters

BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday his government plans to boost economic growth to at least 5% each year.

He also told parliament boosting tourism would help support the economy in the short term.