IMF Forecasts Thailand's Growth at 2.1% in 2026, Lagging ASEAN Peers
The IMF projects Thailand's economy to grow by 2.1% in 2026, placing it among the slowest in Southeast Asia, significantly trailing regional peers like Vietnam. Despite the weak outlook, the forecast represents an upgrade from earlier IMF estimates.
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