Arkhom banking on jabs to boost economy
Inoculations to shore up confidence
Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith feels upbeat about the country’s economic prospects because of the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out in Thailand, predicting the economy will start picking up in the fourth quarter.
Speaking after getting a shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Mr Arkhom said on Tuesday he believes the inoculations will shore up people’s confidence, leading them to travel more in the country.
“After the shot, I still feel well with no side effects and my arm is not sore. It is similar to other vaccinations,” he said.
“Vaccine availability and distribution will…
