Thailand: Slow recovery despite virus success

Despite Thailand’s success in containing the coronavirus, the country is likely to record one of the biggest falls in GDP in the region this year. A collapse in tourism and a slump in automotive demand are the two main factors holding back the economy. The renewed risk of domestic political unrest following recent protests could act as a further drag.

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