
Thailand urges central bank to boost economy
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called on the Bank of Thailand to lower interest rates in a bid to ease financial pressures on the public.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called on the Bank of Thailand to lower interest rates in a bid to ease financial pressures on the public.
The Bank of Thailand initially reported 10 verified illegal apps offering personal loans, including Fineasy and Happy Loan, to the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) under the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Thailand's inflation is expected to reach 1.1% this year, aligning with the Bank of Thailand (BOT)’s target range of 1-3%.
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has said it backs the decision by the Bank of Thailand, the country's central bank, to maintain the policy interest rate at 2.25%, considering the move as suitable for a reviving economy.
Thailand's economy improved in October due to tourism, exports and private consumption, which was helped by the government's economic stimulus measures, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) on October 16 unexpectedly cut its key interest rate for the first time in four years, in reply to an appeal by the government to revive a sluggish economy with inflation below target.
A rapid appreciation of the Thai baht (THB) is hitting exports and tourism, the Bank of Thailand has said.
The Thai baht (THB) has gained to its strongest level in 30 months as China's stimulus boosted risk assets globally, adding pressure on the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to act to curb its rally.
The Bank of Thailand is monitoring the movement of the THB as it strengthens against the USD, in line with several major regional currencies, influenced by both internal and external factors.
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) kept its key interest rate unchanged at a meeting on August 21 as widely expected, despite a sluggish economy and uncertain fiscal policy after the Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office last week.
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has launched the "Financing the Transition" initiative in collaboration with eight commercial banks.
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to further relax foreign exchange regulations to facilitate business operations and strengthen the country's foreign exchange ecosystem in the long run, reported local media.
The Bank of Ayudhya PCL (Krungsri) of Thailand on July 5 launched cross-border QR payment services for Thai tourists visiting Laos via its app, becoming the first Thai commercial bank to offer the service.
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) expects the economy will start stabilising from the third quarter thanks to accelerated growth and the potential to meet the 2.6% expansion target for 2024.