Thailand: About 3.55 billion USD expected to be spent on election-related activities
At least 120 billion THB (3.55 billion USD) will be spent on election-related activities in Thailand, doubling the amount previously estimated, according to the Business and Economic Forecast Centre of the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Thailand: About 3.55 billion USD expected to be spent on election-related activities. - Illustrative image (Photo: //www.thaipbsworld.com/)
Bangkok (VNA) - At least 120 billion THB (3.55 billion USD) will be spent on election-related activities in Thailand, doubling the amount previously estimated, according to the Business and Economic Forecast Centre of the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce.
The centre said its forecast for spending by all political parties on election-related activities is in line with the Bank of Thailand (BOT)’s information, indicating that the circulation of cash in the Thai economy during the first three months of 2023 rose by about 234 billion THB to 6.98 trillion THB, 3.47% higher than that of the same period last year.
In a breakdown of the circulation of 1,000-THB and 500-THB banknotes, the centre said that the denominations increased by 1.9% and 14.2% respectively, which is considered normal by the Thai Bankers Association for a pre-election campaign period.
The increased spending is expected to drive economic growth by 0.5% to 0.7%, it added.
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Thailand: About 3.55 billion USD expected to be spent on election-related activities. - Illustrative image (Photo: //www.thaipbsworld.com/) 
