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Central bank's direction in the spotlight
Business, Published on 23/07/2025
» Despite high hopes for greater flexibility and more cooperation between the Bank of Thailand and the government, economists remain concerned about the bank's independence and creditibilty.
Thailand's next central bank chief champions rate cuts to revive growth
Published on 22/07/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, the incoming governor of the Bank of Thailand, by his own admission, will start his new job in October at a difficult time.
Cabinet approves Vitai as next Bank of Thailand chief
Published on 22/07/2025
» Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval for Vitai Ratanakorn to be the next governor of the Bank of Thailand, a government official said.
PTTEP wins two honors at Money & Banking Awards 2025
Published on 21/07/2025
» Mr. Montri Rawanchaikul (left), Chief Executive Officer of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), received two prestigious accolades at the Money & Banking Awards 2025: Best Public Company of the Year 2025 on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Best Public Company of the Year 2025 in the Energy & Utilities Sector. The awards were presented by Dr. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput (center), Governor of the Bank of Thailand, and Mr. Santi Viriyarungsarit (right), Chairman of Money & Banking Magazine, at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit.
Mounting economic woes pummel industry's morale
Business, Published on 17/07/2025
» A storm of economic pain has hit local entrepreneurs, causing the Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) to fall to an eight-month low in June, with the situation likely to lead to a dim industry outlook over the next three months, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Central bank contender touts need to work with government
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/07/2025
» A contender to be Bank of Thailand's (BoT) next governor said she would be "a little more aggressive" in articulating the path for interest rates, calling for closer coordination of monetary and fiscal policies.
Cabinet to make Bank of Thailand governor decision next week
Published on 15/07/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira brushed aside concerns about any last-minute problems after his choice for Bank of Thailand governor was not placed on the agenda of Tuesday’s cabinet meeting.
Challenges aplenty await central bank chief
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/07/2025
» As the search for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand nears its conclusion, with cabinet approval of the chosen candidate expected within days, attention is rapidly shifting to the challenges awaiting the appointee.
Thai central bank governor candidate defends his independence
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/07/2025
» One of two finalists to run the Bank of Thailand (BoT) defended himself against accusations by a former governor that he would not be able to make independent decisions because of his ties to a state-run lender.
Bank of Thailand deputy stresses need for flexibility
Published on 02/07/2025
» Thailand’s economy faces a challenging second half of 2025 due to uncertainty about threatened US tariffs, says a Bank of Thailand deputy governor, just as the country is caught in a new wave of domestic political turmoil.