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BoT says growth might exceed 3% in second quarter

The Bank of Thailand believes Thai economic growth might increase past 3% in the second quarter, mainly thanks to a rebound in domestic consumption under the central bank's commitment to maintain flexible inflation targeting.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22, 2022

Exercise caution before the next long weekend

The benchmark SET Index moved sideways in volatile trade early this week. Thai shares tracked external gains higher on Monday to hit 1,546 points before heading down to 1,520 the following day on worries over Myanmar's partial capital controls, potentially affecting stocks with exposure in Myanmar such as MEGA, OSP…

Bangkok Post · Jul 22, 2022

Baht falls as BoT remains dovish, Asian stocks rise

The baht extended losses on Friday after the country's central bank said inflation was under control and that future rate hikes would be strictly data-driven, bucking a firmer trend among regional currencies.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22, 2022

BoT can't afford to hold interest rates

Like all countries in the world, the Bank of Thailand (and Monetary Policy Committee, or MPC) believes they can run monetary policy independently based on local economic conditions.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2022

Baht in spotlight after hitting 7-year low

The currency of Southeast Asia's second-largest economy hit a seven-year low of 36.35 baht against the greenback last week. Nonetheless, analysts feel upbeat about the baht's future in the second half of this year.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2022

BoT: Tourist arrivals may rise to 8m

Foreign tourist arrivals could reach 8 million this year after recording higher numbers over the past few months, says the governor of the Bank of Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11, 2022

Motion to extend property support measures

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has signalled the possible extension of the property support measures to help spur the recovery of the sector.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11, 2022

BoT chief: Rate hikes to be gradual, baht to move with markets

Thailand will only gradually increase interest rates to tackle rising inflation and ensure an uninterrupted economic recovery, while the central bank will let the baht move in line with market forces, Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11, 2022

Ministry upbeat on baht rebound

The Finance Ministry expects the baht's value to rebound in the second half this year, in line with the anticipated narrowing of the current account deficit, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2022

Central bank to let baht move with market forces

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Friday it would let the baht move in line with market forces, but would take action if there was excessive volatility in the currency.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2022