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Thailand central bank cuts 2026 growth, says no limits to worst-case scenarios if war continues

Thailand’s strong position going into the crisis is helping it absorb the shock, said Assistant Governor Chayawadee Chai-anant

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says that his new government will prioritise measures to address economic challenges.

Thai central bank pledges long rate pause to support economy

BOT governor says this is because higher interest rates will not dampen inflation

The fate of the Strait of Hormuz, through which the majority of Asia’s all supply flows, remains mired in uncertainty.

Oil fears keep S-E Asia’s central banks on their toes as they mull over easing plans

Economists see rate hikes or delayed cuts as policy space wanes and stagflation looms

The baht has gained about 9% over the past year, making it the second-best performer among Asian currencies.

Thai gold-trading curbs take effect as authorities rein in baht

Online gold trades in baht are capped at 50 million baht daily per person, per platform

The baht has gained more than 1% against the US dollar so far in 2026, threatening the competitiveness of Thailand's tourism sector.

Thai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rate by 25 bps

This is to further support an economy pressured by US tariff uncertainty and a strengthening baht

Supporters of the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the Feb 8 election in Bangkok. Preliminary results show the party secured some 192 out of 500 seats, with around 95% of the votes counted. 

‘Better outcome than we had expected’: Thai PM Anutin’s election win has analysts upbeat

The Bhumjaithai Party’s victory could improve political stability, boosting foreign inflows and the country’s economy

Bank of Thailand said it is tightening rules for online gold trading to curb speculative activity that can amplify swings in the baht.

Thailand signals baht intervention room after US puts it on currency watchlist

The central bank still retains the ability to curb excessive foreign-exchange volatility

Thai central bank has blamed gold trading for driving up the baht, which has gained 1.2 per cent against the US dollar so far this year.

Thailand to introduce gold trade cap to curb baht rise, central bank chief says

Daily gold trading through online platforms will likely be capped at 50 million baht or 100 million baht per account