Bank of Thailand (BoT) monthly indicators for May suggest that the hit to the economy from the violence in Bangkok has not been too severe, which is what we expected would be the case. Exports and manufacturing should continue to lead the way, while domestic demand will probably pick-up too. Inflation is set to rise and we judge that the BoT will hike its repo rate in either July or August.
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