Mr. Somchai Sujjapongse, Finance permanent secretary said Thailand's economy grew by 2.9% year-on-year in the first half. He forecast signals pessimism that Thailand's economic engine is gathering steam in the second half. The government stimulus measures to help rural residents and help to ward off effects from weak exports. Funding for 1.33 trillion baht worth of infrastructure. The government would investment through public-private partnerships for three electric train routes this year. They are Pink line (Khae Rai-Min Buri), Yellow line (Lat Phrao-Somrong) and Blue line extensions (Bang Sue-The Phra and Hua Lampong-Bangkae)