‘Moderate’ virus impact on Thai GDP

The novel coronavirus could lower Thailand’s nominal GDP by 0.09-0.13% if the outbreak lasts longer than three months but less than six months, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).

“For Thailand, the impact is moderate,” the research house under Kasikornbank said in a note. Economic damage could amount to US$500-700 million, it said.

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