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Exports beat forecast in May, weak baht a boost

A man inspects the quality of durian before the fruit will be exported, at a factory in Pathum Thani province. (Photo: Bangkok Post)

Exports in May rose a faster than expected 10.5% from a year earlier, helped by increased global food demand and production, and a weak baht , with the trend set to continue this year, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Friday.

Exports, a key driver of Thai growth, beat a forecast rise of 6.7% in May in a Reuters poll and compared with a 9.9% increase in the previous month.

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