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	Compared with last year, spending during the New Year&rsquo;s celebrations will increase by 6.4 per cent from the previous year.</div>
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	The survey showed that Thais are encouraged to spend more because of a positive outlook on the future economic growth of the country after the government&rsquo;s stimulus measures for rural areas and investment projects that should help drive business growth.</div>
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Year-end spending to hit Bt125 bn

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Year-end spending to hit Bt125 bn

Thais are expected to spend Bt125 billion during this year's New Year holiday period, accoding to an annual survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

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