News Forum - Government economic agency says China’s zero-Covid policy hurting Thai economy

[Thaiger]

China’s relentless pursuit of a zero-Covid status, coupled with tough import restrictions, is having a negative impact on the Thai economy. So says the Thai economic planning agency, the National Economic and Social Development Council. According to a Nation Thailand report, the NESDC says it’s watching China closely, after a strict lockdown was enforced in Shanghai and other cities. “China’s economy expanded by only 4.8% in the first quarter this year, lower than forecasts of more than 5%.” The NESDC goes on to say there are 3 Chinese policies that will have a significant bearing on the global economy, including […]

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[Poolie]

Only 4.8%? Oh woe is China. The rest of the world would give a knacker for that.

[Boddown]

So that's now 2 governments that are affecting tourism ?

[DiJoDavO]

While Chinese people were the biggest part of tourism here, he's not wrong. But isn't it also a bit like this?