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Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

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<ul><li>The Thai economy extended its remarkable run, growing by a sterling 3.7% in 2Q17, driven primarily by exports but also complemented by private sector activity.</li><li>Encouragingly, private investment staged a turnaround to snap a three-quarter contraction – if sustained, this could add further momentum to the economic upswing.</li><li>Amid the rosy outlook, perhaps it is circumspect to be cognisant of the downside risks, the biggest of which remains political in nature. The court case involving Yingluck is a potential trigger for bubbling tensions.</li></ul>

The Thai economy extended its remarkable run, growing by a sterling 3.7% in 2Q17, driven primarily by exports but also complemented by private sector activity.Encouragingly, private investment staged a turnaround to snap a three-quarter contraction – if sustained, this could add further momentum to the economic upswing.Amid the rosy outlook, perhaps it is circumspect to be cognisant of the downside risks, the biggest of which remains political in nature. The court case involving Yingluck is a potential trigger for bubbling tensions.

Thailand: Watch the Downside Risks