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Thai central bank governor candidate defends his independence
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/07/2025
» One of two finalists to run the Bank of Thailand (BoT) defended himself against accusations by a former governor that he would not be able to make independent decisions because of his ties to a state-run lender.
Two finalists for top central bank job named
Published on 25/06/2025
» A career central banker and the head of the Government Savings Bank (GSB) are the two finalists competing to lead the Bank of Thailand, an appointment being closely watched by investors for insights into the future direction of monetary policy.
Two finalists for Bank of Thailand governor proposed
Published on 24/06/2025
» The panel vetting the six candidates for governor of the Bank of Thailand has submitted two names to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Seven contenders vie to lead Bank of Thailand
Published on 04/06/2025
» The race to be Bank of Thailand governor is heating up, with bankers and economists leading a list of seven applicants vying for a pivotal role in Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy.
Applications for Bank of Thailand governor open next week
Published on 08/05/2025
» The committee that will select the next governor of the Bank of Thailand will open applications next week, ahead of the end of current Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput’s five-year term in September.
Cabinet approves new Bank of Thailand chair after long delay
Published on 22/04/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a long-delayed proposal to appoint a former bureaucrat as the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand as the government seeks greater control over the monetary authority.
Search begins for new Bank of Thailand chief
Published on 17/04/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has appointed a selection committee to choose a new Bank of Thailand governor to succeed Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, whose five year term will end on Sept 30.
Prominent financier rules out run for Bank of Thailand governor
Published on 13/03/2025
» Piti Tantakasem, the chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), has dismissed speculation about his candidacy to become the next governor of the Bank of Thailand.
Final check for Bank of Thailand board chair in April
Business, Published on 05/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry expects to complete the final qualifications check for the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand board in April before forwarding his name to the cabinet for appointment.
Trump tariffs won’t yet force rate cut, says Bank of Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/03/2025
» Thailand's central bank defended its monetary policy stance as "robust" enough to withstand volatility from United States President Donald Trump's latest tariffs on trading partners, signalling that it may refrain from further easing after last week’s surprise cut.