Thai consumer confidence rose for a sixth straight month in November, reaching a 20-month high, boosted by improved economic activity following the easing of Covid-19 curbs and higher foreign tourist arrivals, a survey showed on Thursday.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is keeping tight-lipped about his political future although the Sept 30 Constitutional Court ruling allows him to stand for re-election and serve what remains of his eight-year premiership.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he aims to balance decisive action with patience and prudent planning to overhaul the country's structural development under the so-called three-pillared strategy.
Thailand's economy should not succumb to the global economic slowdown projected for next year, but rather continue its recovery propelled by new infrastructure development and increasing digital know-how among people, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
Infrastructure development will carry Thailand through economic recession next year as many projects start to operate and more are still in the pipeline, Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Thursday.