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Thai growth faces mounting economic headwinds

Thailand faces growing economic challenges from a current account deficit, tight fiscal conditions and uncertainty over trade negotiations with the US, limiting the government's room to drive growth, says Supavud Saicheua, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Thailand's economic growth is facing increasing headwinds, according to Supavud Saicheua, chair of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). The country is grappling with a current account deficit, tight fiscal conditions, and uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations with the United States. These factors are limiting the government's ability to stimulate growth, Saicheua explains.

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