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Curb baht, industry minister begs central bank
Reuters, Published on 05/08/2019
» The new industry minister on Monday urged the central bank to intervene more in foreign exchange markets to help private companies suffering from the strengthening baht.
Rice exports down on strong baht
Reuters, Published on 24/07/2019
» Rice exporters on Wednesday lowered their target for the year from 9.5 million tonnes to 9 million, after a sharp fall in first-half shipments due to the strong baht and ample global stockpiles.
Business leaders slash growth forecast, call for rate cut
Reuters, Published on 11/07/2019
» Three leading business associations slashed their 2019 economic growth and export forecasts on Wednesday, and urged the central bank to cut interest rates to slow the strengthening of the baht, which this year has risen more than other Asian currencies.
No need to quickly adjust policy, says BoT chief
Reuters, Published on 08/07/2019
» CHIANG MAI: Thailand's central bank sees no need to quickly adjust its monetary policy, despite expecting lower economic growth this year, the governor said on Monday.
BoT says it has enough tools to handle volatility in baht
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2019
» The Bank of Thailand has sufficient tools to handle an expected increase in volatility in the baht, stemming from factors such as global trade tensions and political uncertainties, an assistant governor said on Friday.
Mahathir says still studying Pacific trade pact
Reuters, Published on 31/10/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday his administration was still studying the effects of a 11-member Pacific trade pact that is set to come into force later this year.
Export growth target maintained at 8% for 2019
Reuters, Published on 18/10/2018
» Exports are expected to grow 8% next year, Commerce Minister Sonthirat Sonthijirawong said on Thursday.
Monetary policy to remain accommodative: BoT chief
Reuters, Published on 24/09/2018
» Thailand's monetary policy will remain accommodative in the medium term and any rate increases will not be continuous, the central bank said on Monday.
Thai AirAsia X to seek an IPO soon
Reuters, Published on 20/07/2018
» SINGAPORE: Long-haul carrier AirAsia X Bhd will pursue an IPO of its Thai arm "soon" as it looks to restructure itself into a group holding company along the lines of affiliate AirAsia Group Bhd, co-CEO Tony Fernandes said on Friday.
Central bank taking action on rapid baht moves
Reuters, Published on 12/07/2018
» The Bank of Thailand has taken action on rapid moves in the baht, the governor said on Thursday, as the currency weakened to nine-month lows against the US dollar.