Turning Thailand into a trading hub would be the first step towards long-term economic development, and a digital economy would add to its advancement, he said yesterday.
"Without making Thailand a trading hub and attracting greater trading activities, there is no hope for GDP growth to expand beyond 4% in the long run," MR Pridiyathorn said.
The country has struggled to achieve its growth potential of 4-5% for several years, as it is losing competitiveness against rivals and has often been gripped by political turmoil.
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