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S2E13: Thailand’s domestic politics needs revival to spark economy, regional influence
Political stalemate is diminishing Thailand’s international stature and economy
Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.
Thailand, once seen as a rising middle power, is now stuck in political and economic stagnation that are affecting its international standing. Its years of political turmoil had caused its economy to underperform, with GDP growing by 1.9 per cent in 2023.
While economists expect around GDP growth at 2.7 per cent in 2024 and 2.9 per cent in 2025 - the growth is…
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