Thai Q1 GDP growth beats forecasts, but 2026 outlook unchanged amid Middle East war
Thailand's economy grew by 2.8% in Q1 2026, exceeding expectations, but the government maintained its full-year growth forecast of 1.5% to 2.5% due to ongoing Middle East conflicts and inflation risks.
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