from 2.3% in the second quarter of 2019, mainly driven by expansion of private consumption, government spending and tourism sector. Meanwhile, exports sector continued to contract caused by uncertainty

sector the Thai economy continues to outperform with Q2 growth at 4.6% slightly below Q1 but remaining strong. Private consumption growth was robust in July and August, supported by higher consumer

the previous year due to continue an increase of export and private consumption, as well as an expansion of private investment. In addition, there were supporting factors from domestic demand from the

environment The Thai economy for the year 2019 exhibited a decelerating trend. Private consumption slowed down in almost all categories especially in durable goods from the contractions in vehicle sales partly

led to widespread slowdown in economic activities. Private consumption slowed down in almost all categories especially in services segment: hotels, restaurants and transportations from the various

started in January in China and has since spread to several countries. Measures to contain the outbreak imposed by several countries have led to widespread slowdown in economic activities. Private

of COVID-19 local infections since mid-December of last year. Economic activity improved in February as the outbreak was brought under control and external demand continued to recover. Private

the same period last year, respectively. Meanwhile, private consumption increased gradually, as a recovery in purchasing power remained tepid. Private investment has shown signs of improvement

agreed to settle the disputes under the Second Stage Expressway Agreement, the Agreement for the Extension of the Second Stage Expressway System (Sector D), and the Bang Pa-in - Pak Kret Expressway

competitive landscape remains challenging. We saw particular weakness in the steel sector as uncertainty led to reduced production and after a record sugar season in 2018 this sector has been behind our