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Thailand expects 4.5m foreign tourists from Jan to Aug

Thailand expects 4.5 million foreign tourists will have visited by the end of August this year as entry rules were eased to support the vital tourism sector, government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25, 2022

BoT keeps measured approach on monetary policy tactics

The Bank of Thailand plans to maintain a gradual approach to normalising monetary policy throughout this year, according to its chief.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022

Taking a deep dive into the baht rebound

The currency of Southeast Asia's second-largest economy traded against the greenback at 36.08 on Monday, appreciating 1.4% compared to a week prior.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2, 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

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

Govt at odds with Bank of Thailand over raising rates

Government leaders are publicly making a case for keeping interest rates lower for longer, a call that is putting them at odds with the nation’s monetary policy makers who are keen to raise borrowing costs sooner to keep inflation from overheating.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15, 2022

BoT hints at rate hike

Increasing the policy interest rate should not happen too late because inflation continues to rise, says Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022

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

BoT chief: Thailand has no need to follow Fed's tightening

Thailand has no need to raise interest rates following the United States Federal Reserve's hikes as domestic factors and its economic recovery will be the key issues when deciding policy, Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · May 19, 2022

Regulators vow safety of personal data

Thai financial regulatory agencies have joined forces to protect the personal data of consumers as global data leakages and cyber-risks grow in the digital age.

Bangkok Post · Apr 28, 2022