Chatchai Payuhanaveechai, president of the Government Savings Bank, which runs the centre, also said the six-month index had increased to 51.8 points for the first time this year, from 45.9 in the second quarter, on expectations of the government focusing on spending for investment and stimulus in the final three months. The third-quarter GSI survey was conducted nationwide among 1,526 people who earn no more than Bt15,000 a month. These grass-roots people spend mainly on food and beverages, residential expenses (mortgage instalments or rent), electricity and water, and travel.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 23, 2016 12:01 UTC