EconomyThailand's GDP grew 2.5% in Q2, with economy on recovery path
Exports, tourism power growth despite headwinds of inflation, geopolitical tensions
Tourists and local people play with water during the Songkran holiday in April. Tourism is showing signs of recovery after Thailand lifted COVID-restriction measures, pushing up the country's economy. © Reuters
APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer
August 15, 2022 11:46 JST
Updated on August 15, 2022 14:07 JST
BANGKOK -- Thailand's gross domestic product grew 2.5% year-on-year in the second quarter, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) announced on Monday, continuing its course of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, supported by hefty exports and the revival of tourism.