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Choppy waters for new BoT boss
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, the former president of Government Savings Bank (GSB), assumes the helm at the Bank of Thailand on Oct 1, with the change coming at a precarious time as the nation faces a complex mix of internal and external challenges.
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.
Ad Carabao, Kasetsart academic join casino critics
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2025
» Legendary singer Yuenyong Opakul, better known as "Ad Carabao", has voiced opposition to the controversial casino-entertainment project, saying it is not worth the trouble.
Newsmakers of the year: Sources of influence
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2024
» 2024 has been an eventful year marked by significant news stories and disputes, such as the conflict between the government and the Bank of Thailand over the country's policy rate.The entry of Chinese e-commerce giant Temu into the Thai market also raised speculation over the prospect of fiercer market competition.
Struggle for independence
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2024
» The inconsistent viewpoints of the government's fiscal policymakers, led by the Pheu Thai Party, and the monetary policymakers, led by the Bank of Thailand, indicate a clear rift over the past year.
Pundits advocate stability at Bank of Thailand
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2024
» Economists and leading executives are calling on the new Bank of Thailand (BoT) board chairman to maintain stability of the financial system and ensure the country can tackle its economic challenges.
Trying a new approach
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 30/09/2024
» Greater efforts to cultivate globally competitive local businesses could be a productive approach to improve the Thai economy.
Govt in debate crosshairs
Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» The opposition and the Senate are set to put the new government in the crosshairs when it spells out its policy statement in parliament this week, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet handout scheme among the main targets.
PM to discuss handout with central bank chief
Post Reporters, Published on 20/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he has yet to discuss the government’s 500-billion-baht handout with Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput after the latter repeated his opposition to the project.
PM blames economic woes on central bank
Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has accused the Bank of Thailand of damaging the economy, causing troubles for the poor and small- and medium-sized businesses, by raising its policy rate.