Thai business group revises 2022 GDP growth outlook to 3.0-3.5%

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy is expected to grow 3.0% to 3.5% this year, a slight improvement from a previous forecast of 2.75% to 3.5%, helped by a pickup in the vital tourism sector, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday.

The number of foreign tourists is expected at 9 to 10 million this year, according to the group, which has representatives drawn from industry, banking and commerce

(Reporting by Satawasin Staporncharnchai; Writing by Orathai Sriring; Editing by Martin Petty)