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Thailand Raises 2026 Growth Forecast as Exports and Investment Strengthen

Thailand's Ministry of Finance raised its economic growth forecast to 2.5% from 1.6%, citing a 20.8% year-on-year jump in June exports, projected private investment growth of 9%, and stronger trade led by electronics shipments and rising exports to the United States.
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The World's Most Terrifying Smartphone: Recording, Documenting, and Reporting to the Regime
The AI User Nightmare: Private Claude Conversations Leaked to the Internet
Forbidden Love: China severs millions from their virtual partners
Over 24 Hours in the Air: Qantas Airbus Completes Record-Breaking Test Flight
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