Economy sees stunted growth despite tourists’ return


Road to recovery: Thailand was hit hard during the pandemic, though visitor numbers are slowly improving with the relaxation of travel rules since May. — AFP

The country’s economy grew 2.5% in the second quarter as returning foreign tourists failed to offset high inflation and concerns over regional tensions, the country’s main economic agency said.

Thailand was hit hard during the pandemic, though visitor numbers are slowly improving with the relaxation of travel rules since May.

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