Thailand Aims to Boost Economic Resilience Through Strategic Global Value Chain Integration
Thailand is focusing on strengthening economic resilience by strategically positioning itself in global value chains, fostering domestic suppliers, and aligning industrial policy with national capabilities. This is crucial ahead of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings to address economic vulnerabilities.
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