Digital and disruptive technologies and the development of a circular economy can earn Thailand up to $3.4 billion each year in additional investments.
Savings, and revenue, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
Thailand, a $544 billion economy before the pandemic hit, needs an innovation-led growth model.
And to address existing foreign investment constraints to create better jobs and become a high-income country, it said in a statement.
Adopting a circular economy, which involves producing, leasing, repairing, upgrading, and recycling as much as possible.
Could generate as much as $1.6 billion of cost savings and additional revenue for the private sector, especially for agriculture, construction, and electronics, the bank said.
An additional $1.8 billion a year could be generated from the accelerating use of digital technology, it added, mostly from new investments.
And the expansion of sectors where Thailand is well-positioned, like e-commerce and fintech.
"With COVID-19, digital and disruptive technologies have been key in keeping businesses afloat."
Thai Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith was quoted as saying in the World Bank statement.
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The tourism- and consumption-led economy, Southeast Asia's second-biggest after Indonesia.
Grew 1.6% last year, among the slowest in the region, and the government predicts growth of 3.5-4.5% this year.
Strengthening structural reforms will boost businesses and promote investments in digital innovation and circular technology, the World Bank added. - investing.com
