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Thailand has a well-developed infrastructure, generally pro-investment policies and strong export industries. Solid growth of more than 4 per cent a year from 2000 to 2008 as it recovered from the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98 ran into the global financial crisis of 2008-09. Thailand's exports fell by double-digits in most sectors and the economy contracted by 2.8 per cent in 2009. Domestic consumption and investment also fell sharply amid rising political uncertainty. However, exports have started to recover and, despite some political uncertainties, consumers have resumed spending as well. Read more

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30 Sep 2010 Thailand bounces back with strong growth

The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) is an indicator for economic activity. It reflects the percentage of purchasing managers surveyed in a particular economic sector who reported better business conditions than in the previous month. A PMI over 50 indicates that the economy is expanding while anything below 50 means that the economy is contracting.

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Thailand at a glance

Full name: Kingdom of Thailand

Capital: Bangkok

Area: 513,120 sq km (198,116 sq mi)

Population: 65.9 million (July 2010 est)

Median age: 34

Urban population: 33% (2007)

Literacy: 92%

GDP (official exchange rate): USD264.2 billion (2009)

Labour force: 38.4 million (2009 est)

Unemployment: 1.0% (2010 est)

Monetary unit: (THB) baht

Exports: USD184.2 billion (2010 est)

Export commodities: textiles and footwear, fish products, rubber, rice, precious stones and jewellery, vehicles and accessories, computers and electrical appliances

Imports: USD172.7 billion (2010 est)

Import commodities: fuels and lubricants, minerals and metal products, electronic parts, machinery tools and parts

Sources: HSBC, Thai Government and UN Statistics

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