- Assumption 1 The import ratio of private consumption rises by 0.5 percent, the import ratio of industrial sector rises by 5 percent, and the import ratio of investment activities increase by 1percent, while the average price of Brent crude is 50 US$/Barrel (increasing by 12 US$/Barrel over the average in 2004):
| - The import value increases by Baht270,000 million.
- Imports increase by 7.6 percent over former import structure (17.0 percent).
- The current account balance in 2005 would post a deficit of around USD3,250 million.
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