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New central bank governor envisions expanded role
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/11/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand wants to get more involved with the country's structural challenges and real sector issues, expanding the bank's role beyond its traditional focus on economic stability.
Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
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.
Banks ramp up green initiatives
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2025
» In advancing sustainable business practices, banks are doing more than offering green financial services to clients.
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.
Doubts cast on central bank's GDP forecasts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/07/2024
» Thailand's GDP growth is unlikely to increase in the second half of this year as anticipated by the central bank, according to the newly-appointed chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), the state planning agency.
Fitch downgrades based on financial leverage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2024
» Fitch Ratings Thailand downgraded three large local companies in the first half of this year based on their weakened ability to repay debt, attributed to increased financial leverage.
‘Buy now, pay later’ abuse under scrutiny
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/05/2024
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is calling on providers of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services to improve risk controls to prevent misuse of the system to create informal loans.
Panel likely to maintain policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to maintain its policy rate at Wednesday's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, while the central bank will trim its 2024 growth projections in line with a slower growth trajectory.
World Bank cuts Thai growth to 3.4%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/10/2023
» The World Bank trimmed Thailand's economic growth forecast for this year and 2024 based on anticipation the country's exports would contract due to easing global demand. Tourism and private consumption are the key fuel driving economic growth.