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Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

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<strong>Border trade becoming a vital avenue for growth:</strong> Overall border trade in Thailand grew +6.8% y/y in 118H13123123123H18, as demand for Thai products remained buoyant. Border exports registered at THB385bn, down 0.8% y/y, while border imports reached THB293bn, growing 18.7% y/y. Trade with CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) saw substantial expansion, with y/y growth rates of +10.3%, +6.3%, +8.6% and +17.8% respectively.</li>
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<strong>A fresh spate of development plans for the Northeast:</strong>…</li>
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Border trade becoming a vital avenue for growth: Overall border trade in Thailand grew +6.8% y/y in 118H13123123123H18, as demand for Thai products remained buoyant. Border exports registered at THB385bn, down 0.8% y/y, while border imports reached THB293bn, growing 18.7% y/y. Trade with CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) saw substantial expansion, with y/y growth rates of +10.3%, +6.3%, +8.6% and +17.8% respectively.

A fresh spate of development plans for the Northeast:…


Thailand: Effervescent Border Trade, Govt Tries to Uplift Sentiment Ahead of Elections