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Articles & Analysis | Generation of demand: Economic indicators and development strategies contribute to a positive outlook for 2018 from The Report: Thailand 2018
Macroeconomic recovery in Thailand gained momentum in 2017, with GDP growth hitting a five-year high on the back of positive performance in exports, tourism and financial services, as well as a moderate uptick in private consumption. Although non-performing loans (NPLs) remain a concern for the banking sector, lending growth accelerated in 2017....
Articles & Analysis | Development of Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor attracts further investment from The Report: Thailand 2018
The EEC project is one of the most important components of the government’s economic development agenda, Thailand 4.0. Strategically located along the eastern seaboard, the EEC is set to become the country’s primary investment attraction, with stakeholders moving to build on existing infrastructure, and in doing so, promote the development of...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha : Viewpoint from The Report: Thailand 2018
For over half a century ASEAN members have worked together to preserve peace, stability and prosperity in the region. Not only have we provided assistance to alleviate problems caused by natural disasters, but our members have successfully responded to one another’s emergencies in times of need. However, as we reach the 50th anniversary of the...
Articles & Analysis | Demographic shift: Efforts to upgrade education and technology in anticipation of the challenges of an ageing society from The Report: Thailand 2018
As the first emerging economy expected to become an “aged society”, with more than 14% of the population projected to be over 65 years old in 2022, Thailand is confronting a demographic challenge to its economic development. Faced with rising public health costs and a shrinking workforce, as well as a limited pool of skilled labour, the government...