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Bank of Thailand expects weaker economy in Q1

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2020

» The spread of the new coronavirus strain and the delay in the fiscal 2020 budget bill will dampen the economy, which will grow at a softer pace than expected in the first quarter and the full year, adding to the likelihood of a policy rate cut at next week's meeting, says a key central bank official.