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Candidates vie for post of governor
Business, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is preparing to welcome a new governor as the incumbent, Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, is scheduled to complete his term on Sept 30, 2025. The selection process for this crucial role is highly anticipated, given the significant economic challenges facing Thailand and the importance of central bank leadership in shaping monetary policy and financial stability.
Stakes high for next central bank chief
News, Published on 09/06/2025
» As the clock ticks down on Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput's term, which is ending on Sept 30, Thailand's central bank chief is preparing to hand over the reins at a time of mounting economic uncertainty.
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.
Government set to defend 2026 budget bill
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/05/2025
» The government is ready to defend the 2026 fiscal year budget bill and explain its spending plan during the first reading scheduled for tomorrow until Saturday, said Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday.
Recruitment for the position of Bank of Thailand Governor
Published on 21/05/2025
» The Selection Committee for Governor of the Bank of Thailand announces the recruitment of candidates to be nominated for the position of Governor of the Bank of Thailand to replace incumbent Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, whose five-year term ends in September 2025. The following qualifications are required:
Bank of Thailand tempers rate cut bets
Published on 14/05/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has lowered expectations for more interest rate cuts to deal with a worsening growth outlook, with officials saying they need to preserve limited policy space to guard against future shocks stemming from a global trade war.
Investor confidence still stunted by trade concerns
Business, Published on 12/05/2025
» The investor confidence index (ICI) tallied by the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) remained in the bearish zone last month, weighed down by global trade tensions, geopolitical conflicts and the domestic political situation.
Modest export growth or contraction likely
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/05/2025
» Thai exports are expected to post marginal growth or contract this year and next, largely due to the anticipated US tariff hikes set to commence in the second half of 2025.
Chamber predicts 2% Thai growth this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2025
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) expects the Thai economy to grow by nearly 2% this year, while the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has room for two more rate cuts.
Analysts see Bitcoin at $100,000 soon
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/05/2025
» Crypto analysts expect Bitcoin to soar to US$100,000, even if the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) keeps interest rates unchanged at its meeting this week, based on strong institutional buying of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).