BANGKOK: Consumer confidence in Thailand rose for a fourth straight month last month, suggesting consumption may improve now that three months have passed since a military coup that halted street protests here and reduced political tensions. The consumer confidence index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce rose to 80.1 last month, its highest level since July last year, from 78.2 the previous month. œThe consumer confidence index has risen steadily, especially confidence in the future economy, suggesting people still have hope, said Thanavath Phonvichai, an economics professor at the university. Reuters
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