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World Bank cuts Thailand growth outlook
Published on 03/07/2025
» Thailand’s economic growth is projected to slow to 1.8% this year and 1.7% next year amid intensifying global and domestic headwinds, the World Bank said on Thursday.
Embracing a greener economy
News, Published on 11/11/2024
» Thailand stands at a pivotal crossroads. While it has progressed from a low-income to an upper-middle-income economy, its path to high-income status faces formidable obstacles.
World Bank cuts Thai outlook to 2.4% on weaker exports
Reuters, Published on 03/07/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.4% this year, down from the 2.8% expansion projected in April, largely due to weaker-than-expected exports and public investment early in the year, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
Myanmar poverty deepening, says World Bank
Published on 12/06/2024
» Poverty in Myanmar is more widespread than at any time in the last six years, while economic growth in the conflict-torn country is likely to remain at 1% with little respite in sight, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
World Bank cuts Thai growth outlook
Reuters, Published on 14/12/2023
» Thailand's economic growth is expected at 2.5% this year before accelerating to 3.2% in 2024, supported by a recovery in tourism, exports and sustained private consumption, the World Bank said on Thursday.
World Bank cuts Thai growth to 3.4%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/10/2023
» The World Bank trimmed Thailand's economic growth forecast for this year and 2024 based on anticipation the country's exports would contract due to easing global demand. Tourism and private consumption are the key fuel driving economic growth.
World Bank lifts Thailand growth forecast
Published on 28/06/2023
» The World Bank has upgraded its economic growth forecast for Thailand, saying improved performance will be helped by private consumption growth and a recovery in tourism.
World Bank: Myanmar recovery years away
Published on 27/06/2023
» The economy of Myanmar has shown some signs of stabilising in the first half of this year but it is unlikely to recover to pre-Covid levels until 2027 or 2028, according to the World Bank.
World Bank chief David Malpass to step down early
AFP, Published on 16/02/2023
» WASHINGTON - World Bank chief David Malpass announced Wednesday he would step down nearly a year early, ending a tenure at the head of the development lender that was clouded by questions over his climate stance.
Digital, circular economy can earn Thailand B110bn a year extra - World Bank
Reuters, Published on 22/02/2022
» Digital and disruptive technologies and development of a circular economy can earn Thailand up to 110.1 billion baht (US$3.4 billion) each year in additional investments, savings and revenue, the World Bank said on Tuesday.