Thailand grapples with economic headwinds as experts urge swift action


BANGKOK: The Thai economy faces a challenging period as it contends with the lingering impact of a previous earthquake and the potential for significant new tariffs from the United States, according to leading economists in Bangkok.

Speaking to Krungthep Turakij, Dr Kobsak Pootrakool, executive vice president and corporate secretary of Bangkok Bank (BBL), warned that the nation is experiencing stronger than anticipated economic headwinds, necessitating an urgent response through both monetary and fiscal policy measures.

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