repercussions on the global economy, compounded by a steep recession. It was a grim scenario, with uncertainty looming large. One year later, we stand in a very different place. Brent crude oil price has had a

better in some products, especially durable goods, but overall purchasing power remained fragile overall. Both household and industry sentiment remained somber, indicating that the Thai economic recovery

the US administration and the Federal Reserve. Despite gloomy predictions prompted by the economic downturn, domestic political uncertainties and suspension of investment projects in Map Ta Phut