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  "title": "Thailand: 2019 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Thailand",
  "publication": "IMF Staff Country Reports, October 7, 2019",
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  "summary": "This 2019 Article IV Consultation discusses Thailand’s robust policy framework and ample buffers continue to underpin its resilience to external headwinds. The authorities have taken measures to strengthen medium-term fiscal management and financial stability.",
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      "heading": "Key findings on resilience and policy framework",
      "content": "- Thailand’s robust policy framework and ample buffers continue to underpin its resilience to external headwinds.\n- The authorities have taken measures to strengthen medium-term fiscal management and financial stability.\n- Subject areas covered include: Commercial banks, Financial institutions, Financial sector policy and analysis, Financial sector stability, Foreign exchange, International trade, Public debt, Trade balance."
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      "heading": "Outlook and growth projections",
      "content": "- Growth is projected to slow down to about 3 percent in 2019–20 reflecting external and domestic headwinds.\n- On the external side, the projected slowdown in global demand and uncertainty about trade tensions are expected to weigh on exports throughout 2019."
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      "heading": "Policy recommendations and fiscal stance",
      "content": "- IMF staff recommends a front-loaded fiscal impulse in FY 2020.\n- Thailand should use available fiscal space judiciously to spur domestic demand and support potential output.\n- Implementation of macro-critical public infrastructure projects would also crowd in private investment."
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    {
      "heading": "Structural reforms to boost inclusive growth",
      "content": "- Structural reforms aimed at:\n  - improving the implementation of public investment,\n  - strengthening social safety nets,\n  - raising productivity in an increasingly digital economy,\n  would boost growth and enhance its inclusiveness."
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      "heading": "Keywords and notable issues highlighted",
      "content": "- Keywords: Commercial banks, condo price, CR, Financial sector stability, Global, government, headline inflation, housing loan demand, ISCR, National Anti-Corruption Strategy, Thai baht, Trade balance, training scheme, U.S. dollar.\n\n---\n\n Content in this bundle\n\n- 1thaea2019002\n  - 1thaea2019002 (Markdown version){rel=\"alternate\" type=\"text/markdown\"}\n  - 1thaea2019002 (PDF){rel=\"external\" type=\"application/pdf\"}"
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    "Published: October 7, 2019",
    "Series: IMF Staff Country Reports",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781513516523.002",
    "Thailand’s robust policy framework and ample buffers continue to underpin its resilience to external headwinds.",
    "The authorities have taken measures to strengthen medium-term fiscal management and financial stability.",
    "Subject areas covered include: Commercial banks, Financial institutions, Financial sector policy and analysis, Financial sector stability, Foreign exchange, International trade, Public debt, Trade balance.",
    "Growth is projected to slow down to about 3 percent in 2019–20 reflecting external and domestic headwinds.",
    "On the external side, the projected slowdown in global demand and uncertainty about trade tensions are expected to weigh on exports throughout 2019.",
    "IMF staff recommends a front-loaded fiscal impulse in FY 2020.",
    "Thailand should use available fiscal space judiciously to spur domestic demand and support potential output.",
    "Implementation of macro-critical public infrastructure projects would also crowd in private investment.",
    "Structural reforms aimed at:",
    "Keywords: Commercial banks, condo price, CR, Financial sector stability, Global, government, headline inflation, housing loan demand, ISCR, National Anti-Corruption Strategy, Thai baht, Trade balance, training scheme, U.S. dollar.",
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