Thai consumer confidence rises in Sept over eased coronavirus curbs

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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai consumer confidence picked up in September thanks to easing of tougher coronavirus restrictions to support economic activity, a survey showed on Thursday.

 

The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce increased to 41.4 in September from a record low of 39.6 in August, the university said in a statement.

 

(Reporting by Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)

 

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