BANGKOK, July 13 (Reuters) - Thai consumer confidence rose for a 13th straight month in June, reaching its highest in nearly 3-1/2 years, bolstered by a recovery in tourism despite concerns over political uncertainty, a survey showed on Thursday.
The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce rose to 56.7 in June from 55.7 in May.
Thailand has long been a popular destination for foreign tourists, receiving nearly 40 million visitors in pre-pandemic 2019.
"Consumer confidence has improved steadily because of the tourism sector, but consumers are very worried about political impacts," Thanavath Phonvichai, president of the university, told a briefing on the consumer survey that determines the index.
"Politics will have an impact on the economy if there is a violent protest and a delay in forming a government," he said.
Persons:
Phonvichai, Limjaroenrat, Pita, Orathai Sriring, Tom Hogue
Organizations:
University of, Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thomson
Locations:
BANGKOK, Thailand, Bangkok