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A difference of opinion
News, Published on 16/08/2025
» When the moment of truth came -- that Thailand had been slapped with a 19% tariff by the US, down from the originally threatened 36% -- several implications for the government were spelt out by experts, both positive and cautionary.
Thai banks start cutting interest rates
Published on 14/08/2025
» Thailand’s top banks have started cutting lending rates, following the central bank’s move on Wednesday to reduce the benchmark policy rate to a two-year low of 1.50% to support a weakening economy hit by US tariffs.
Bank of Thailand cuts interest rate to 1.50%
Published on 13/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand believes there is still room for further monetary easing, even after four cuts in its policy interest rate in the past 10 months.
His Majesty endorses Vitai’s appointment as Bank of Thailand chief
Published on 10/08/2025
» His Majesty the King has endorsed the appointment of Vitai Ratanakorn as the nation’s new central bank governor, more than two weeks after the cabinet picked the seasoned banker for the coveted role.
Investors lock in profits before tariff deadline
Business, Published on 26/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares eased back on Friday, with Japanese markets retreating from a record peak, as investors locked in profits ahead of a crucial week that includes US President Donald Trump's tariff deadline.
Gamut of challenges await BoT governor
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/07/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will immediately face challenges as business leaders want him to push for measures to reduce loan interest rates and relax lending criteria among state and privately-run banks as well as avoid a surge in the value of the baht.
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.
Name of new BoT chief to be presented to cabinet on Tuesday
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2025
» The nomination for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand is set to be submitted for cabinet approval on Tuesday, with Vitai Ratanakorn, president of the Government Savings Bank, highly likely to be the name put forward by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.