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Thailand Expects Steady Second-Half Economic Growth as Tourism and Public Investment Support Activity

Economic agencies expect continued momentum from infrastructure spending, government stimulus measures and a seasonal tourism recovery, supporting domestic activity through the second half of the year.
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