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Economy to grow up to 3.5% this year, finance minister says

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith speaks at Bangkok Post Forum 2022 in Bangkok on Wednesday. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

The economy is expected to grow 3% to 3.5% this year, with a slow but steady recovery as the crucial tourism sector picks up and exports remain good, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told a business forum on Wednesday.

The number of foreign tourists should reach 8 million to 10 million this year as Covid-19 restrictions were eased, Mr Arkhom said at Bangkok Post Forum 2022, THAILAND READY: Moving onto the Next Chapter.

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