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Baht high on fund inflows
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2013
» Thailand's baht traded near a 17-month high as overseas investors increased holdings of the country's assets, spurred by an improving outlook for Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. Government bonds were steady.
Baht near 17-month high
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/01/2013
» Thailand's baht traded near a 17- month high as speculation mounts that the central bank will intervene to halt appreciation that hurts exports.
Baht set for best weekly rally in year
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/01/2013
» Thailand's baht was poised for its biggest weekly advance since December 2011, and government bonds rose, as global funds increased holdings of assets that offer higher yields.
Bank of Thailand: Save first, spend later
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/11/2012
» Debt of poor households & failure to make monthly payments rising fast after lenders push loans. Campaign to reduce dangerous debt.
How Bank of Thailand & elected govts work together
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/10/2012
» The Bank of Thailand governor himself explains "central bank independence" & how the bank works with elected govts for long-term economic stability.
Thailand to keep rates as growth holds
Published on 24/07/2012
» Thailand and the Philippines are likely refrain from cutting interest rates this week as the Southeast Asian economies withstand a global growth slowdown that spurred policy easing from Brazil to China, according to economists.
Birthday money
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/07/2012
» Two new banknotes are being issued by the Bank of Thailand to commemorate the 80th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen and the 60th birthday of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn.
End of central bank independence?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2012
» Everyone wants a weak baht for cheap competitive exports, but there is a limit to what can be done point out central bank bank head & economists.
Central bank: New revenue hunt
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2012
» 24 years still likely to pay off FIDF 1997 crisis debt recently shifted to Bank of Thailand in possibly unconstitutional bypassing of parliament by executive decree.
New tax on bank deposits
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/02/2012
» Bank deposit tax hike from 0.4% to 0.47% (0.01% for deposit insurance, 0.46% for lingering 1997 crisis debt). Same tax for state & commercial banks now.