Former Senator Warns of 2.1% Thai GDP Growth, Proposes 6 Economic Revitalization Measures
Former Thai Senator Suradet expressed strong concern over the IMF's projected 2.1% GDP growth for Thailand in 2026, proposing six economic revitalization measures to escape its position at the bottom of ASEAN growth rates. These include improving labor quality, taxing foreign workers, agricultural processing, digital technology education, SME support, and eradicating corruption.
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