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No need to raise interest rates, says BoT chief

Thailand has no need to raise interest rates following the Federal Reserve's hikes in US rates, as domestic factors and the economic recovery will be the main issues determining policy, the central bank chief said.

Bangkok Post · May 20, 2022

Bank of Thailand 'closely monitoring' weakest baht in 5 years

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) on Thursday said the movement of the baht has had limited impact on inflation and the economy, after the currency reached its weakest rate against the US dollar for five years on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · May 12, 2022

Glenafton Athletic 0 Auchinleck Talbot 1 but Tommy Sloan's men watch title slip away

Not even three points at Loch Park this afternoon could keep the West of Scotland League championship race alive.

Daily Record · May 7, 2022

Economy to continue recovery, but risks increase - BoT minutes

The economy will continue to recover, driven by improving local demand and foreign tourist numbers, as recent negative shocks have had a limited impact on recovery, according to minutes of the Bank of Thailand (BoT)'s last policy meeting.

Bangkok Post · Apr 12, 2022

Bank of Thailand chief says growth a bigger worry than inflation for now

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will focus monetary policy efforts on shoring up sluggish growth in Southeast Asia'a second-largest economy, its chief said on Monday, even as surging global price pressures force its peers to raise interest rates.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2022

Former BoT governors offer insights

Flexibility, maintaining the public's trust and focusing on risk management are among the key factors that will help the Bank of Thailand deal with the challenges in the fast changing landscape and ensure the country's monetary stability, former Bank of Thailand governors said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2022

Poll: Bank of Thailand to keep steady policy hand as growth trumps inflation

The central bank will not raise interest rates from a record low for more than a year in a bid to support an economy still struggling to recover from the pandemic despite a jump in inflation, a Reuters poll found.

Bangkok Post · Mar 28, 2022

Central bank plans rules on virtual banks, open banking

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Friday it is planning new policy guidelines for the banking sector, including virtual banks and open banking, for later this year.

Bangkok Post · Mar 25, 2022

Crypto curbs to ‘ring-fence’ banks from unforeseen risks

Thailand, which has banned the use of cryptocurrencies for payments, will restrict the role of commercial banks in the digital-assets business to protect them from unforeseen risks, a central bank official said.

Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2022

Bank of Thailand plans new rules for banks’ investments in digital assets

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is planning new rules on investments in digital assets by subsidiaries of commercial banks, including allowing them to invest up to 3% of their capital in such businesses, an assistant governor said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 23, 2022