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Trade deal optimism lifts Asian shares
Published on 28/06/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets rose on Friday, and a gauge of global equities reached another record high, on trade-deal optimism and increased expectations for US interest-rate cuts this year.
Navigating twin crises and tightened monetary policy
Business, Published on 28/06/2025
» Financial markets in Thailand are confronting an unprecedented twin crisis, as political uncertainty from the audio clip scandal converges with escalating Middle East tensions that have rattled global capital markets.
Bank of Thailand vows to step in if baht moves are unhinged
Published on 27/06/2025
» Thailand’s central bank is ready to tackle excessive baht volatility by managing any moves “unhinged” from its fundamentals, a deputy governor said, amid calls from local businesses to temper the currency’s rally to help exports and tourism.
Rate pause is lifeline saved for turbulence ahead: Bank of Thailand
Published on 27/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT’s) decision to leave borrowing costs unchanged this week gives it a “monetary lifeline” to deal with challenges ranging from US tariffs and geopolitical tensions to domestic politics, according to Deputy Governor Piti Disyatat.
Thai banks tipped for strong growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/06/2025
» Analysts are maintaining an overweight stance on Thailand's banking sector, citing attractive valuations and high dividend yields following the Bank of Thailand's decision to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1.75% this week.
Growth of eateries outpaces tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has observed a glut of restaurants relative to the slower growth in foreign tourist arrivals, with the impact affecting mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Government Savings Bank president likely to be next central bank governor
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, president of Government Savings Bank, is highly likely to be nominated as the new governor of the Bank of Thailand, with political leaders eager to shift the regulator's policy direction towards stronger monetary policies that they believe would support the economy.
Don't let politics mask economic woes
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 26/06/2025
» As if economic problems in Thailand are not bad enough, political issues add to the complications. The worst is the split in the coalition. Even with an overwhelming majority of 314 (out of 493 parliamentary seats) prior to the break-up, the government could not push for many major policies, including the 10,000 baht cash handout scheme.
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.
Bank of Thailand leaves key rate unchanged
Published on 25/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand left its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday after two consecutive reductions, as it seeks to preserve limited policy space to support the economy, which is expected to slow in the near future.