BANGKOK -- Thailand's economy contracted at its fastest pace in more than two decades, reflecting a lack of tourists and exports due to COVID-19, according to data released on Monday by the government's economic planning agency.
Economy contracts 6.1% in 2020 due to lack of tourists and exports

People shop for street food in Chinatown in Bangkok amid the pandemic on Jan. 6. © Reuters
BANGKOK -- Thailand's economy contracted at its fastest pace in more than two decades, reflecting a lack of tourists and exports due to COVID-19, according to data released on Monday by the government's economic planning agency.