World Bank: Thailand could become high-income country by 2037 | The Next Move EP28
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Thailand is preparing to host the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings this October, as the country aims to become a high-income country by 2037.
However, a recent World Bank report shows that Thailand needs to achieve 5.4% annual GDP growth to reach this goal.
Sarvesh Suri, Vice President for Asia and the Pacific at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group, said job creation is one of the key catalysts for Thailand to improve its economic performance.
Data centre projects in Bangkok are also under the spotlight, with concerns being raised over diesel storage safety and the impact on local communities.
Nation Group is the media partner of the World Bank for the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026.
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