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Bank of Thailand to adjust rates amid changes: deputy chief
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2024
» WASHINGTON/BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT), under pressure from the government to cut interest rates, could adjust monetary policy if the outlook for the economy changes and structural challenges clearly reduce its long-term potential growth, BoT deputy governor Alisara Mahasandana said.
Thailand 'neutral' in Myanmar conflict
Reuters, Published on 09/04/2024
» Thailand remains neutral in the Myanmar conflict and is able to accept up to 100,000 people displaced by the turmoil, Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara said on Tuesday.
Blinken warns China against unilateral action regarding Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 31/10/2021
» ROME: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart on Sunday that the United States opposed actions by China that have increased tensions across the Taiwan Strait, a senior State Department official said.
Bangkok Bank, PTT lead Thai shares higher
Reuters, Published on 30/10/2019
» The Thai benchmark advanced 0.7% to lead the pack in the region, underpinned by gains in financial and energy stocks. Bangkok Bank Plc scaled 6% while oil and gas major PTT Exploration and Production Plc rose 3.4% after posting a jump in quarterly net profit.
Australian foreign minister in town as runaway seeks asylum
Reuters, Published on 10/01/2019
» Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne was in Bangkok on Thursday on a visit expected to include discussion on the fate of a runaway 18-year-old Saudi woman who alleges her family abused her and she feared for her life.
Trump sees 'possible progress' in Korea summit
Reuters, Published on 07/03/2018
» WASHINGTON/SEOUL: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he saw "possible progress" in denuclearisation efforts with North Korea after South Korea said Pyongyang would be willing to meet with the United States and suspend nuclear tests while talks proceed.
Bangkok Bank cuts retail loan rates by 25 bps
Reuters, Published on 26/04/2024
» Bangkok Bank said on Friday it will cut its retail loan rates by 25 basis points for a period of six months, effective on April 29, to help vulnerable borrowers reduce their interest burden.
Banks to cut rates by 25 bps for 'vulnerable groups'
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» Banks will cut lending rates by 25 basis points for vulnerable groups for a period of six months, the Thai Bankers Association (TBA) said on Thursday, responding to a government request to help small businesses.
Central bank intervenes to steady baht
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) says it has intervened in currency markets at times to ease any excessive moves in the baht, adding that the current policy rate is robust and conducive to economic recovery.
China objects to US arms sales to Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2024
» TAIPEI/BEIJING - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday she was happy the United States Congress had passed a sweeping foreign aid package which includes arms support for the island, as China urged Washington to stop selling weapons to Taipei.