Thailand's Household Debt Crisis Caps Growth Amid IMF/World Bank Meetings
Thailand's household debt has reached 85.2% of GDP, a 18-year high, constraining consumption and hindering potential growth. With IMF/World Bank meetings approaching, concerns are rising over the debt burden impacting economic recovery.
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