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Thai Cabinet approves Vitai Ratanakorn as next central bank chief

Vitai will succeed Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, who has reached retirement age

The impact will be more clear in the second half of the year, says Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.

Thai central bank chief says uncertainty very high over US tariffs impact

Thailand faces a 36% tariff if a reduction cannot be negotiated before a global moratorium expires in July

Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput says: “We consider growth, inflation and financial stability when deciding rates."

Interest rate of 2% robust for current circumstances: BOT chief

Exports, a key driver of the economy, are expected to grow at a slower rate than last year’s 5.8 per cent

Thailand's economy may have expanded close to 2.7 per cent in 2024, with the final-quarter pace weaker than forecast, at north of 3 per cent, Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said in an interview.

Thailand’s economy may underperform with consumption weak, warns central bank chief

THAILAND’S economic growth may falter at under 2.9 per cent this year after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter despite a vaunted government cash handout aimed at firing up sluggish growth, the cent...

Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput also said debt support measures would be announced next week.

Thai central bank chief says interest rates cannot address everything

THAILAND must use a mix of policies in handling the economy and interest rates cannot address everything, its central bank governor said on Tuesday, adding monetary policy would be outlook-dependent.

The Monetary Policy Committee headed by BOT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput is set to defy the government’s rate cut calls once again and keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent.

Thai finance chief calls for rate cut ahead of central bank meet

The “timing is right” to ease borrowing costs to help the economy, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira

The move follows months of government pressure on the Bank of Thailand (BOT) to cut the rate from a decade-high 2.50 per cent to help boost economic growth.

Thai Finance Minister to discuss inflation target with central bank soon

The government wants an inflation target that will push up consumer prices to help economic growth

The government has been in disagreement with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) for months over interest rates, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin calling for a rate cut to kick-start South-east Asia’s second-largest economy.

Thai potential economic growth rate of 3% not satisfactory, minister says

Thailand’s current potential economic growth rate of 3 per cent is not satisfactory and prolonged below-target inflation is dangerous for the economy, a deputy finance minister said on Monday (Jul 8).

"The current interest is still suitable for the economic recovery and allows inflation expectations to remain anchored within the target," says BOT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.

Thai central bank sees no need to cut rates despite slow recovery

The government has been at loggerheads with the central bank for months over interest rates

Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, governor of the Bank of Thailand says with private consumption forecast to expand about 4 per cent this year after a record growth of 7 per cent last year, there’s no need to stimulate demand across the board.

Thai central bank renews case to limit US$14 billion stimulus

It says the prudent thing would be to focus on the needy