Economy seen growing 3.6% this year - Bank of Thailand

A customer buys chicken eggs at Sri Khema market in Bang Sue district, Bangkok, on Wednesday. Chicken egg prices have increased by 10 satang to 3.60 baht per egg on Wednesday. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya)

The Thai economy is expected to grow 3.6% this year and 4.0% next year, helped by a recovery in tourism despite inflationary pressures, a member of the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee said on Wednesday.

The forecasts compare with the central bank's official projections in June for growth of 3.3% this year and 4.2% next year.