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2022 economic growth view at 4%

2022 economic growth view at 4%

Forecast for 2021 upgraded to 1.2% based on exports and stimulus packages

The atmosphere at Trok Mo morning market, also known as Thesa market, on Jan 23. The FPO predicts private consumption this year is expected to expand by 4.5%.

The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has maintained its average forecast for Thai economic growth this year at 4%, mainly as a result of recovering domestic consumption and the tourism sector, says the office’s director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.

The FPO predicted economic growth this year within a range of 3.5-4.5%, he said on Friday.

The office upgraded its forecast for 2021 economic growth to an average of 1.2% from 1% as a result of strong exports, state stimulus packages and a successful…

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