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Byline: Parista Yuthamanop
Mar. 1--Political uncertainties are unlikely to affect the economic outlook this year, with growth still projected at 4.75-5.75 percent, according to the Bank of Thailand.
But the latest figures from the central bank showed domestic consumption and private investment both slowing in January from the month before.
Suchada Kirakul, senior director for the Monetary Policy Group, said that while domestic consumption was likely to decline, this would come due to rising interest rates, not political uncertainty.
"We are still not sure yet whether the the election will take place [on April 2]. Regardless, people's ...