Thai consumer confidence at 3-year high in Feb as tourism rebounds

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai consumer confidence rose for a ninth straight month in February to reach a three-year high, boosted by a recovery in the crucial tourism sector, government stimulus measures and a weak baht a survey showed on Thursday.

The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce rose to 52.6 in February from 51.7 in January.

(Reporting by Kitiphong Thaichareon; Writing by Orathai Sriring; Editing by Martin Petty)

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