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Next Bank of Thailand head must not let baht strengthen 'abnormally'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/07/2025
» A key priority for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will be to ensure that the baht does not strengthen abnormally due to market distortions, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Thailand sets sights on US gas
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand plans to buy an additional 1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) worth US$500 million (about 16.6 billion baht) from the United States over the next five years as part of efforts to ease the trade imbalance that led Washington to impose a high tariff on Thai exports.
Time for a younger BoT chief: DPM
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/01/2025
» The next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) should come from the younger generation with a broad vision and forward-looking perspective as the financial situation today is evolving rapidly, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Sunday.
Inflation too low, says finance minister
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2024
» Thailand’s inflation rate needs to be around 2% to support economic growth, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Ministry, BoT prepare to set inflation target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2024
» The Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand are set to meet to establish the inflation target range for 2025, with the Finance Ministry proposing an increase of 0.5 percentage points over the current target range.
Access to funding ‘better than rate cuts’
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has reiterated that access to sources of funding is more crucial than reducing interest rates.
Special banknote for king's birthday
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will issue 10 million commemorative banknotes for the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28.
Finance official optimistic on H2
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/05/2024
» The economy is poised for healthier growth in the second half of the year, with three significant financial injections planned to stimulate momentum.
PM meets central bank chief
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday he would hold more talks with Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput to fine-tune their views on the country's economic, financial and monetary affairs.
Thai growth slashed based on weak exports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/04/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has downgraded its forecast for Thai economic growth this year to 3.6% from 3.8%, mostly based on expectations of an export contraction.