I don't understand why China is so highly regarded by Thais. Look west Thailand
Real GDP per capita
$22,100 (2023 est.) China
$21,100 (2023 est.) Thailand
$9,200 (2023 est.) India
$63,600 (2023 est.) Germany
$54,500 (2023 est.) United Kingdom
$72,100 (2023 est.) Denmark
$82,600 (2023 est.) Switzerland
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