Thailand’s services sector has seen gradual growth since the early 1990s, driven by tourism and trade. The sector contributed around in the mid-1990s, experiencing a slight decline during the Asian financial crisis, but it recovered in the early 2000s. Significant growth occurred from 2015, with contributions peaking at in 2019, bolstered by tourism, retail, and financial services. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a peak of , followed by a slight decline as tourism rebounded. By 2022, services remained steady at , underscoring their role in Thailand’s export and tourism-driven economy.
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