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Current account deficit of $40m reported
Reuters, Published on 31/05/2024
» Thailand's economic growth quickened in April helped by strength in domestic demand, exports and tourism, the central bank said on Friday.
Banks to cut rates by 25 bps for 'vulnerable groups'
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» Banks will cut lending rates by 25 basis points for vulnerable groups for a period of six months, the Thai Bankers Association (TBA) said on Thursday, responding to a government request to help small businesses.
Central bank intervenes to steady baht
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) says it has intervened in currency markets at times to ease any excessive moves in the baht, adding that the current policy rate is robust and conducive to economic recovery.
Bank of Thailand to adjust rates amid changes: deputy chief
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2024
» WASHINGTON/BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT), under pressure from the government to cut interest rates, could adjust monetary policy if the outlook for the economy changes and structural challenges clearly reduce its long-term potential growth, BoT deputy governor Alisara Mahasandana said.
Central bank's independence must not overlook people's suffering: PM
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday that an interest rate cut by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) would have been good for the Thai economy, in response to the bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady.
Bank of Thailand holds key rate at 2.50%
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2024
» Thailand's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged for a third straight meeting on Wednesday, as widely expected, resisting government pressure to lower borrowing costs to help revive Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
Singapore convicts second man in $2.2bn money laundering case
Reuters, Published on 04/04/2024
» SINGAPORE - A Singapore court on Thursday convicted a second defendant in its biggest-ever money laundering probe, news outlet The Straits Times reported, a case that has seen the seizure or freezing of US$2.2 billion of assets.
Bank of Thailand seen cutting rates twice this year
Reuters, Published on 04/04/2024
» Thailand's Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) on Thursday said it expects the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to cut rates twice this year starting from June and totalling 50 basis points.
Household debt rises to 91.3% of GDP
Reuters, Published on 29/03/2024
» The ratio of household debt to gross domestic product in Thailand rose slightly to 91.3% at the end of 2023 from 91% in September, the Bank of Thailand said on Friday, as the economy slowed.
Central bank: Rate cuts not a quick fix for sluggish economy
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2024
» Thailand's "uneven" economic recovery cannot be fixed only by adjusting interest rates, the central bank said on Monday, hitting back at the government's calls to ease monetary policy to help revive sluggish activity.