Thailand's economy is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.0% this year, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday, maintaining its previous estimate.

Exports, a key driver of the Thai economy, are expected to fall between 0.5% to 2% this year, said the group, which has representatives from industry, banking and commerce. (Reporting by Chayut Setboonsarng and Satawasin Staporncharnchai)