Thailand Revises GDP Forecast Up Amidst Import Dependency Concerns, Pushes Rooftop Solar
Thailand's economic outlook brightens with an upward revision to its 2026 GDP growth forecast, but concerns linger over import dependency limiting domestic benefits from export and investment booms. The nation also launches a rooftop solar program to bolster energy security amidst rising global prices.
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