Thailand’s economy is currently grappling with a recession primarily due to a substantial level of household debt, as highlighted by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat on Monday.
Emphasizing the urgency, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat reiterated the need for economic stimulus measures to jumpstart the economy amid the ongoing recession.
Despite economic challenges, Amornvivat assured that the government remains steadfast in implementing its significant 500 billion baht ($14.05 billion) relief plan. This plan involves transferring 10,000 baht to 50 million Thais to alleviate financial strains.
Acknowledging the possibility of a delay in the rollout of the relief plan, the deputy finance minister expressed hope that any postponement would be brief.
Last week, the Thai government revised its 2024 growth projections for the economy, reducing it from an earlier estimate of 3.2% to 2.8%. This adjustment was attributed to weaker export performance and a decline in foreign tourist numbers.
Additionally, the government lowered its growth estimate for 2023 to 1.8% from the previousforecast of 2.7%. In comparison, the growth rate for 2022 was reported at 2.6%.
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