泰国消费者信心在9月创下17个月的低点, Thai consumer confidence hits 17-month low in Sept, declining 7th month consecutively, due to economic growth concerns and flooding.

泰国消费者信心在9月份下降到17个月的最低点,从8月份的56.5下降到55.3,标志着每月连续第七次下降。 Thai consumer confidence fell to a 17-month low in September, dropping to 55.3 from 56.5 in August, marking the seventh consecutive monthly decline. 造成这一下降的原因是担心经济增长缓慢和洪水泛滥。 This decline is attributed to worries about sluggish economic growth and flooding. 泰国政府启动了140亿美元的刺激计划,其中包括向数百万人支付现金,目的是加强经济活动。 The Thai government has initiated a US$14 billion stimulus program, which includes cash payments to millions, aiming to enhance economic activity. 然而,在2024年第2季度,经济仅扩张了2.3%,预计当年增长率为2.6%。 However, the economy expanded by only 2.3% in Q2 2024, with a projected growth of 2.6% for the year.