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Thailand set to start new central bank chief selection process
Published on 27/03/2025
» Thailand is set to kickstart the process of picking a new central bank governor with the appointment of a selection panel within days, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Trump trade signals keep investors on edge
Business, Published on 22/03/2025
» RECAP: Asian stock markets traded within a tight range yesterday as investors anxiously awaited US President Donald Trump's next trade war moves, following a busy week of central bank meetings that further frayed nerves.
Thai economy to grow slightly above 2.5%, recovery uneven, BoT minutes show
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2025
» Thailand's economy was seen growing by slightly more than 2.5% this year, less than earlier expected, the minutes of the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Feb 26 monetary policy meeting showed on Wednesday, with economic recovery becoming more uneven.
Congrats, BoT!
Postbag, Published on 17/03/2025
» Three chaiyos to Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput and his team for the BoT's being named "Central Bank of the Year" for 2025 by highly regarded Central Banking Publications.
Thai interest rate of 2% ‘robust’ for circumstances, central bank chief says
Published on 14/03/2025
» Thailand needs to lift its long-term growth and the policy interest rate of 2% is robust for current circumstances, Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said in a speech delivered earlier this week and released on Friday.
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.
Thai industries seek help with trade risk
Reuters, Published on 19/02/2025
» Thai industrialists say they want more government support to counter global trade risks, even as data on Wednesday showed industrial sentiment at a 10-month high, while Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra repeated calls for the central bank to cut interest rates.
Thai economic growth disappoints as trade risks loom
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/02/2025
» Thailand’s economy ended weaker-than-expected last year, with the 2025 outlook rife with risks from global trade policy hurdles and sluggish domestic demand.