Thailand's economy improved in October, with exports rising 14.2% and a trade surplus of $1.4 billion. Private consumption and tourism also contributed to growth, though challenges remain for some sectors, according to the Bank of Thailand.
Thailand’s economy showed signs of improvement in October, driven by tourism, exports, and private consumption, which were bolstered by the government's economic stimulus measures, according to the Bank of Thailand on Friday.
Exports, a key economic driver, rose by 14.2% in October compared to the previous year, while imports increased by 17.1%, resulting in a trade surplus of $1.4 billion, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) reported.
Industrial production grew in line with both domestic demand and exports, excluding automobiles, the BOT stated. The current account surplus stood at $0.7 billion in October, slightly higher than the $0.6 billion surplus in September.
Private consumption saw a 0.8% increase in October from the previous month, while private investment rose by 4.5%, according to the central bank. Government spending also surged.
Tourism, another major contributor to the economy, supported the service sectors, though structural challenges continued to affect business and household income for certain groups, the BOT said. In a surprise move at its October 16 review, the BOT cut its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%. It also raised its 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2.7% from 2.6%, but reduced its 2025 growth forecast to 2.9% from 3.0%.
The economy grew by 3% in the July-September quarter, marking the fastest pace in two years, but officials and analysts highlighted increasing challenges to sustaining this momentum into the next year.
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