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BoT zeroes in on cash transaction fees

As digital payments increase, the Bank of Thailand is focusing on cash users by adjusting banks' fee structures.

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Banks eye yuan-baht trade payments

The Bank of Thailand is in discussions with China's central bank over supporting the use of yuan-baht settlement to mitigate foreign exchange risk amid ongoing US dollar volatility.

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BoT delays publication of virtual bank rules to Q3

The Bank of Thailand has postponed the issuance of virtual bank regulations until the third quarter of this year because it needs more time to clarify the new business licensing with related parties.

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Bank of Thailand puts stability above stimulus

Amid the ongoing recovery pace, the economy no longer requires any stimulus measures, but the country requires normalisation and the implementation of economic measures to support economic stability and potential growth for the longer term, says the governor of the Bank of Thailand.

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Bank of Thailand chief sees risks from political promises

Thailand’s central bank governor said the nation’s main political parties are trying to woo voters with policies that could undermine the country’s longer-term economic health.

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Consumer confidence at 3-year high

Thailand's consumer confidence rose for a 10th straight month in March, reaching a three-year high, boosted by a recovery in the crucial tourism sector and spending for the upcoming election, a survey showed on Tuesday.

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Economy expected to grow 3.6% this year - central bank

Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.6% this year, Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on TV channel JKN-CNBC on Monday.

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Mobile banking security rules toughened

Biometric scans will be required for high-value mobile banking transactions as part of measures to protect consumers from cyber-risks, according to the Bank of Thailand.

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New directions for industry

The past three years have proven to be challenging for many people following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Though the situation has improved, many businesses are still grappling with economic pressures, such as higher costs driven by inflation and higher energy prices, while concerns over climate change are motivating…

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Household debt ratio eases slightly

The country’s household ratio eased to 86.8% of gross domestic product in the third quarter from 88.1% in the previous quarter, the Bank of Thailand said on Friday, as the economy continued to recover.

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A turbulent economic ride

The spotlight in the business sector this year has been on policy rate hikes, the revival of tourism and the telecom mega-merger.

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Global financial markets face more uncertainties in 2023

Financial markets worldwide face higher uncertainties next year because of the tight monetary policies of key central banks and decelerating global economic growth in 2023, says Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.

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Economy continues to recover but faces more challenges

Thailand's economy continues to recover, but faces more challenges with policy priorities to ensure a continued rebound, Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Friday.

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Popping off on populist pledges

With Thailand expected to hold a general election next year, political parties have kicked off their campaigns offering promises to appeal to voters.

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BoT frets over global conflicts, campaign pledges

Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said he is concerned about the impact of geopolitical conflicts and the possible risk of what he described as "strange political campaigns" on the economy.

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Bank of Thailand continues push for digital currency

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to take more time to develop its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) to ensure it offers additional benefits to the financial system with good risk management.

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BoT looks for cash deposit solutions

The Bank of Thailand intends to find solutions to make cash deposit machines (CDMs) more convenient, following new regulations from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) on their use.

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Bank of Thailand chief: External factors constraints for managing baht

The baht is moving in line with regional currencies, with external factor the main constraint for managing volatility, Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Thursday.

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Economic recovery likely intact: Bank of Thailand

Thailand's economic recovery is likely intact and inflation should ease next year, the central bank chief said on Tuesday. Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput was speaking to a business seminar. The BoT has forecast economic growth of 3.3% for this year and 3.8% next year.

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Central bank tackling rise in unsecured loans

The Bank of Thailand plans to ask both banks and non-banks to cease encouraging unnecessary borrowing of unsecured loans early next year as it wants to see the ratio of household debt to be at a level not exceeding 80% of GDP.

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Caught in a vicious currency cycle

Industry leaders have called on the government and related authorities to do more to prevent the depreciation of the baht and mitigate the impact of the Bank of Thailand's latest policy rate hike.

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Central bank poised to raise policy rate pending changes

The Bank of Thailand is prepared to keep raising its policy rate if core inflation rises faster than predicted.

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BoT to amend guideline on responsible lending

The Bank of Thailand will implement an amended guideline on responsible lending within this year to improve borrowers' debt repayment ability as a part of continued efforts to contain household debt.

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Bank of Thailand to go for another modest 25 bps hike on Wednesday

BENGALURU: The Bank of Thailand will deliver another 25 basis-point rate hike on Wednesday, its second in a row, even as many of its peers opt for larger increases to fight high inflation, a Reuters poll showed on Monday.

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Bank of Thailand to hike rates gradually to contain inflation

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will raise interest rates gradually to curb inflation risks and ensure a smooth recovery as the economy is expected to return to pre-coronavirus-pandemic levels late this year or early next year, BoT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said.

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