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BoT upgrades Thai GDP forecast after robust Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is upbeat about the country's growth prospects, projecting GDP expansion of 1.9% this year, up from its previous estimate of 1.5%, after the economy grew stronger than forecast in the fourth quarter of last year.
BoT: Meagre inflation no limit to economic growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/10/2025
» An inflation rate falling short of the central bank's targeted range is not a barrier to economic growth, insists the Bank of Thailand.
Panel expected to maintain policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/10/2025
» Economists expect the Bank of Thailand to keep its policy rate unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, as the central bank awaits clearer economic data and allows time for its new governor to settle in.
Innocent victims of the mule crackdown
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» In recent days, public complaints have surged over the suspension of money transfers and payments via digital platforms, largely linked to authorities' crackdown on mule accounts.
Bank of Thailand insists there are no signs of deflation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2025
» Amid mounting concerns from economists about potential deflationary trends, the Bank of Thailand maintains there are no clear signs of deflation, despite persistently low inflation.
World Bank downgrades Thai growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/07/2025
» The World Bank has reduced Thailand's economic growth forecast to 1.8% for this year and 1.7% for 2026, citing mounting global and domestic challenges.
Ban on transactions from mule accounts imminent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2025
» The banking industry is set to implement a ban on financial transactions involving mule accounts in March, in compliance with the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) directive.
BoT clamps down on mule accounts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is tightening rules for financial transactions to control mule accounts and plans to extend stricter measures to include digital assets and e-wallets in the next phase.
Bank of Thailand sets out target for inflation range
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/10/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has reiterated that an inflation rate between 1% and 3% is appropriate to support the country's economic growth potential.
Central bank reassessing consumer lending rules
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is reviewing its regulations on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for mortgage loans and minimum payments for credit cards amid the weakened debt servicing ability of individual borrowers.