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Banks' bad loans down to 2.77% at end of September - c.bank

Thai banks' non-performing loans stood at 2.77% of total lending at the end of September, down from 2.88% at the end of June, helped by debt restructuring and banks' loan management, the central bank said on Monday.

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Govt eases rules for foreign exchange operators

Authorities will give foreign exchange service providers more flexibility in business to encourage innovation and new technologies, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Bank of Thailand flags inflation risk from further baht decline

The country faces the risks of inflation quickening further from a 14-year high if the baht continues to weaken, according to the central bank.

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Bank of Thailand says gradual rate hikes appropriate for now

Thailand's economy will continue to recover this year and in 2023 and gradual interest rate hikes remain appropriate though the policy can be adjusted if the outlook shifts from forecasts, the Bank of Thailand said on Monday.

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Economy seen up 3.0 to 3.5% this year, says finance minister

The Thai economy is still expected to grow 3.0 to 3.5% in 2022, while a weak baht is helping exports, Finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.

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Economic recovery likely intact: Bank of Thailand

Thailand's economic recovery is likely intact and inflation should ease next year, the central bank chief said on Tuesday. Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput was speaking to a business seminar. The BoT has forecast economic growth of 3.3% for this year and 3.8% next year.

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Economy still in recovery in August on tourism rebound

Thailand’s economy was still on a path to recovery in August on rebounding tourism and domestic demand, which would continue to support economic activity, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Friday.

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Baht leads declines among weak Asian currencies

Most emerging Asian currencies weakened against a stronger US dollar on Thursday, with the Thai baht shedding more than 1% following a quarter-point rate hike that investors viewed as moderate to bring down inflation running at a 14-year high.

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Bank of Thailand 'ready' to adjust tightening pace

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is ready to adjust the pace of tightening monetary policy if needed and would be prepared to hold an off-cycle meeting if necessary, governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Thursday.

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Bank of Thailand hikes rate again, maintains 2022 growth outlook

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) raised its key interest rate modestly for a second straight meeting on Wednesday to tame 14-year high inflation and ensure a continued economic recovery, while maintaining its 2022 growth projection of 3.3%.

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Arkhom says 'nothing serious' as baht hits 37.78 per dollar, 16-year low

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is closely monitoring the baht currency's weakness but there has been no big concern yet, the finance minister said on Monday, as the currency hit its lowest in 16 years against the dollar.

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Bank of Thailand to go for another modest 25 bps hike on Wednesday

BENGALURU: The Bank of Thailand will deliver another 25 basis-point rate hike on Wednesday, its second in a row, even as many of its peers opt for larger increases to fight high inflation, a Reuters poll showed on Monday.

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Officials pile pressure on Bank of Thailand to shield baht

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) and the Finance Ministry will soon meet to discuss the baht after it tumbled to the lowest in nearly 16 years, signalling growing concerns among officials that the currency slump can threaten a tepid recovery and stoke inflation.

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Bank of Thailand says no unusual capital movements as baht falls

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) on Wednesday said it had seen no unusual capital movements and the weakness in the baht currency was mainly driven by the strength of the US dollar.

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Bank of Thailand to hike rates gradually to contain inflation

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will raise interest rates gradually to curb inflation risks and ensure a smooth recovery as the economy is expected to return to pre-coronavirus-pandemic levels late this year or early next year, BoT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said.

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SET loses ground after 4% gain in August

RECAP: Global stock markets lost ground this week as investors assessed the impact of more US interest rate hikes and tensions over Taiwan. External factors remained the key factors affecting market sentiment in Asia including Thailand.

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Scottish Cup round-up from Ayrshire as Irvine Meadow earn replay and Auchinleck Talbot cruise through

It was preliminary round day in the prestigious competition with Medda earning a second bite of the cherry.

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Pace of rate rises will be gradual - Bank of Thailand

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will raise interest rates gradually to ensure a smooth take-off as it fights inflation, its governor said on Wednesday.

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Economy seen growing 3.6% this year - Bank of Thailand

The Thai economy is expected to grow 3.6% this year and 4.0% next year, helped by a recovery in tourism despite inflationary pressures, a member of the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee said on Wednesday.

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Bank of Thailand sees no surge in bad loans after policy rate hike

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) on Tuesday it expected no surge in bad loans despite a hike in the benchmark interest rate and urged banks to gradually adjust their rates to help vulnerable groups.

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Economy to continue growing despite disappointing Q2: Bank of Thailand

Despite a weaker-than-expected second quarter, the economy is expected to continue growing in the second half of the year as tourism picks up, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Tuesday, suggesting gradual policy tightening may continue.

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Bank of Thailand signals gradual moves after first hike since 2018

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has signalled sticking with measured moves going forward to fight inflation without derailing the economic recovery, after raising the benchmark policy rate for the first time in more than three years.

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Central bank hikes rate for first time since 2018 to tame hot inflation

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) raised its key interest rate for the first time in nearly four years on Wednesday, lifting it by a quarter point as expected to fight surging inflation as the economic recovery gains momentum.

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Banks asked to freeze rates - finance minister

Commercial banks should not rush to raise their interest rates even though the Bank of Thailand (BOT) will tighten monetary policy, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.

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Finance minister favours modest rate hike to shield growth

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) should stay away from a steep policy tightening path to protect the economy’s nascent recovery while taming the fastest inflation in more than a decade, according to the finance minister.

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