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Srettha says Thai economy in crisis, needs major stimulus

Tourists visit Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, in Bangkok. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday that Thailand’s economy was in crisis, stressing the need to forge ahead with his government’s controversial 500 billion baht (US$14.23 billion) digital handouts policy.

Speaking at a forum, Mr Srettha said the Thai economy, which relies…

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