Thai economy boosted by consumer spending in festive season
epa11043637 Shoppers look for luxury fashion items during Christmas shopping at a mall in Bangkok, Thailand, 25 December 2023. The consumer spending figure during the Christmas and New Year holidays period is forecasted to reach 106 billion baht (3 billion US dollars or 2.7 billion euro), the highest level of spending in four years, which is expected to drive Thailand's economic recovery, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
