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Bank of Thailand deputy governor expects GDP rebound in Q4

If Piti Disyatat’s Q4 prediction is true, South-east Asia’s second-largest economy will avoid a technical recession

The Bank of Thailand said that the prices in several categories “did not fully align with the elevated cost of living faced by households”.

Thailand to review CPI seen misaligned with household costs

The review comes as the nation’s consumer prices have been in negative territory since April due to supply-side factors

The Bank of Thailand said monetary policy could be more accommodative as the economy showed clearer signs of slowdown, amid heightened risks.

Thailand central bank estimates economy grew 2.2% in 2025

[BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank estimated that the economy grew 2.2 per cent in 2025, but said momentum was expected to moderate in 2026 and 2027, according to the minutes from its latest policy mee...

Authorities have ordered stricter checks on foreign-exchange transactions involving US dollar sales, particularly those linked to gold trading, to rein in inflows.

Thai baht rally at risk as central bank curbs, elections weigh

A stronger currency risks hurting the country’s key export and tourism sectors

On the other end of the spectrum, the baht is ceding ground on fears the central bank may push back against the rally, which threatens the nation’s exports.

Two currency bets in Asia flash warning signs as year-end nears

Moves in precious metals have also contributed to swings in the region’s currencies

It is the latest measure the Bank of Thailand has taken to address the strength of the baht, which has weighed on the nation’s export and tourism sectors.

Thai banks to declare transactions of US$200,000 and up

It is to ensure forex transactions are made for trade or investment purposes and are in line with declared objectives

Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn says the funding will come from the remaining 20 billion baht of contributions to the Financial Institutions Development Fund, the central bank’s rescue arm.

Thai central bank sees loan guarantee scheme raising credit by US$3.2 billion over 1-2 years

The scheme, which will begin in January 2026, will offer guarantees for loans of up to 100 million baht

The Thai baht’s gains against the US dollar are being driven by “huge” gold trading volumes.

Thailand eyes measures on ‘huge’ gold trading volumes amid baht surge  

The currency has now reached its highest level against the US dollar in more than four years

Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn said the central bank was ready to cut rates again if the economy underperformed.

Thai central bank proposes controls on gold trade, ready to cut rates further

Gold trading flows have become a significant driver of baht movements

The BOT said it expects the economy to grow by 2.2% this year and 1.5% in 2026.

Thai central bank cuts policy rate by 25 bps, as expected

The reduction is the fifth since October 2024, with rates down by a total of 125 basis points