Mrs Luxmon said the gradual recovery of global oil prices should also boost exports of petroleum products. "We foresee the impact of protectionism on Thailand from the influence of US trade policy as rather moderate," Mrs Luxmon said. "Farm income should rise further, along with commodity prices, as prices should bounce back based on normal weather forecasts," Mrs Luxmon said. "Public investment will be a key growth driver over the short term if the government can quickly implement its plan," Mrs Luxmon said. "Companies can help the government draft the curriculum for these programmes and promise graduates future careers," Mrs Luxmon said.

Source: Bangkok Post April 20, 2017 23:26 UTC