Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

Centennial Asia Advisors

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<p><strong>Thailand: Economic woes persists while political temperature rises again</strong></p><ul><li>Economic troubles extend their presence in Thailand and will partly contribute to the rising political temperature. Fractious politicking took a backseat when the junta forcibly took over the reins of governance but is set for a return as the military government fails miserably in shoring up economic prospects.</li><li>Manufacturing, exports and inflation are leading the slide in growth while the recovery in tourism and a nascent uptick in fiscal expenditures are the sole bright spots.</li><li>Thailand is set for a gloomy 2015 barring an upside surprise from the US, given that the constraints faced in employing monetary easing and the stalling of fiscal spending. Political uncertainty could rise as the potential postponement of elections could irk the Red Shirts while the failure to implement reforms could rile the Suthep-led PDRC Foundation.</li></ul>

Thailand: Economic woes persists while political temperature rises againEconomic troubles extend their presence in Thailand and will partly contribute to the rising political temperature. Fractious politicking took a backseat when the junta forcibly took over the reins of governance but is set for a return as the military government fails miserably in shoring up economic prospects.Manufacturing, exports and inflation are leading the slide in growth while the recovery in tourism and a nascent uptick in fiscal expenditures are the sole bright spots.Thailand is set for a gloomy 2015 barring an upside surprise from the US, given that the constraints faced in employing monetary easing and the stalling of fiscal spending. Political uncertainty could rise as the potential postponement of elections could irk the Red Shirts while the failure to implement reforms could rile the Suthep-led PDRC Foundation.

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