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Energy price spike threatens global economic recovery
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Global oil prices have entered a “danger zone” after surging to around US$110 per barrel following reports that an Iranian oil storage facility had been struck, warned Bangkok Bank’s (BBL) chief economist.
BoT board boss pick delay
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/10/2024
» A committee organised to pick a new chairman of the board for the Bank of Thailand has postponed its selection until further notice amid concerns of possible political interference from several people, including former BoT governor Tarisa Watanagase.
Bank of Thailand keeping an eye on rising baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand insists it is committed to managing the baht's appreciation against the US dollar, with a view to easing its impact on the real economy.
BoT's forex management 'to propel economy'
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/11/2020
» The Bank of Thailand has continued to manage the baht's value through foreign exchange intervention, a short-term measure used to help propel the economic recovery momentum.
Somkid: BoT taming baht independently
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2019
» The government has given the Bank of Thailand a free hand in dealing with the baht's rapid gain, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
SMEs 'not suffering' from higher rates
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/04/2018
» Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob played down Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong's recent comment that commercial banks charge too much interest to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) compared to large corporates, saying SMEs enjoy competitive rates.