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China Trade Gap Widens and Distorts Thailand’s Economic Data

BANGKOK – Thailand is reporting strong foreign investment and record-breaking exports. On the surface, the economy looks healthy. But dig a little deeper, and a different story emerges. A massive and growing trade deficit with China is masking underlying weakness in Thailand’s GDP. This imbalance is raising serious questions among analysts about how we should […] The post China Trade Gap Widens…

China Trade Gap Widens and Distorts Thailand’s Economic Data

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