Everything you need to know about the Thai economy
Thailand has laid the path to become a developed nation. Through a series of broad reforms addressing economic, social, and government development, the country's recent 20-year strategic plan is a blueprint for growth.
While it must negotiate a political transition and year of mourning following the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, it appears to be business as usual in Southeast Asia's second largest economy.
Here are the key numbers you need to know:
Sources: 1. The World Bank 2. CIA World Factbook, July 2016 3. Trading Economics 4. The World Bank, World Integrated Trade Solution database 5. Bloomberg, October 2016 6. World Federation of Exchanges
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