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Policy signals hold key to cryptocurrency recovery
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2026
» Clearer signals on US monetary policy and the appointment of the next Federal Reserve chair could drive a recovery in the cryptocurrency market, which is expected to remain stuck in a bearish, stagnant phase throughout the first quarter of 2026, says Merkle Capital.
Trump picks new Federal Reserve chief
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday chose former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to head the US central bank when Jerome Powell’s leadership term ends in May, giving a frequent Fed critic a chance to put his idea of monetary policy “regime change” into practice.
Oil auction winners to be announced next month
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/11/2025
» Energy officials plan to announce the winners of the country's 25th onshore petroleum auction next month, a move meant to increase reserves and strengthen long-term economic growth.
Impact of gold prices on baht monitored
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/07/2025
» The Bank of Thailand and the Ministry of Finance are discussing ways to address currency moves that are not aligned with fundamental factors, including the impact of gold prices, according to a deputy governor.
Government Savings Bank president likely to be next central bank governor
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, president of Government Savings Bank, is highly likely to be nominated as the new governor of the Bank of Thailand, with political leaders eager to shift the regulator's policy direction towards stronger monetary policies that they believe would support the economy.
Two finalists for top central bank job named
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/06/2025
» A career central banker and the head of the Government Savings Bank (GSB) are the two finalists competing to lead the Bank of Thailand, an appointment being closely watched by investors for insights into the future direction of monetary policy.
Seven contenders vie to lead Bank of Thailand
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 04/06/2025
» The race to be Bank of Thailand governor is heating up, with bankers and economists leading a list of seven applicants vying for a pivotal role in Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy.
Prominent financier rules out run for Bank of Thailand governor
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/03/2025
» Piti Tantakasem, the chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), has dismissed speculation about his candidacy to become the next governor of the Bank of Thailand.
Virtual banks face wait for profits
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/10/2024
» Winners of the Bank of Thailand's virtual bank licences are likely to struggle to turn a profit early on because the business usually burns cash during the first five years, says KGI Securities.
Bank of Thailand sticks to 3 virtual bank licences
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang & Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is maintaining its policy of initially granting only three virtual bank licences, despite receiving a large number of applications from interested operators.