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Energy Prices and Middle East Tensions Pose Risks to Thailand’s Economic Outlook

Despite stronger-than-expected first-quarter growth, the Bank of Thailand and private-sector analysts warn that elevated energy costs linked to geopolitical instability could weigh on household spending and economic momentum.
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