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The Latest Breaking News from the Bank of Thailand

Local economists are predicting the Bank of Thailand will increase its policy rate to a terminal level of 2% this month after estimating the Fed's funds rate has already peaked.

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Global stocks projected to decline

Tisco Securities is warning that global stocks could slide in the near future as disappointing corporate profits and shrinking liquidity pressure market sentiment, with investors urged to hold more cash until the market correction.

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BoT zeroes in on cash transaction fees

As digital payments increase, the Bank of Thailand is focusing on cash users by adjusting banks' fee structures.

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BoT sees strong GDP growth in Q1

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) believes gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first quarter should beat the previous quarter thanks to continued recovery supported by private consumption and tourism.

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Banks eye yuan-baht trade payments

The Bank of Thailand is in discussions with China's central bank over supporting the use of yuan-baht settlement to mitigate foreign exchange risk amid ongoing US dollar volatility.

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BoT delays publication of virtual bank rules to Q3

The Bank of Thailand has postponed the issuance of virtual bank regulations until the third quarter of this year because it needs more time to clarify the new business licensing with related parties.

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Bank of Thailand puts stability above stimulus

Amid the ongoing recovery pace, the economy no longer requires any stimulus measures, but the country requires normalisation and the implementation of economic measures to support economic stability and potential growth for the longer term, says the governor of the Bank of Thailand.

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Loan demand unfazed by rising interest rates

Rising interest rates have not yet affected domestic loan demand despite corporate loans slowing because of the global economic outlook, according to the Bank of Thailand.

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BoT to aid new government on economic policies

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will work with the new government on coordinating fiscal and monetary policies to boost the economy after the Finance Ministry and central bank reduced economic stimulus measures amid signs of recovery.

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BoT stresses post-election policy coordination

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) says it is ready to work with the new government on coordinating fiscal and monetary policies now that most stimulus measures introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic are being wound down.

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Govt warns of populist policy risks

The government has warned against political parties' populist policies requiring substantial sums of money, saying that after other essential expenses are deducted, the budget for the 2024 fiscal year will have only 220 billion baht left for spending on such policies.

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Banks hesitate in rush to cashless era

The banking industry's push to discourage the use of cash led some to believe it was a good idea to charge fees for cash transactions and suspend cardless money withdrawals at ATMs.

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Asian markets rally amid thin Easter weekend trade

RECAP: Most Asian markets rallied yesterday after a sell-off the previous day in reaction to more evidence of a US economic slowdown. Trade was thin as many Western markets observed the Good Friday holiday.

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Part 2: Managing household debt

This is the second article, Managing Household Debt, of the Changing Thailand series.

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Fitch expects growth to be restricted to 3% this year

The Thai economy is set to expand by only 3% this year, well below the Bank of Thailand's forecast of 3.6%, due to rising risks of a deeper slowdown in the global economy stemming from increasing uncertainty and banking stresses in the US and Europe, said Fitch Solutions.

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Thailand records current account surplus of $1.3bn

Thailand recorded a current account surplus of US$1.3 billion in February, after a revised deficit of $2.1 billion in the previous month, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Friday.

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Policy rate raised to 1.75%

The Bank of Thailand hiked its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points yesterday for a fifth consecutive meeting in an attempt to tame inflation as the economic recovery gathers steam.

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BoT raises key rate a quarter-point

The Bank of Thailand on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate for a fifth straight time and signalled that more tightening is on the horizon to return inflation to its target.

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Markets spooked by Deutsche Bank

Analysts have raised concerns about the growing risk of a Deutsche Bank collapse, reigniting fears about a widening banking crisis, though they said the potential impact on the Thai banking sector would be limited.

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Thailand unscathed by Western banking turmoil

Most economists from the public and private sectors expect the ongoing US and European banking crisis to have a limited effect on the Thai banking sector thanks to the solid fundamentals of local banks and the strong supervision of the Bank of Thailand.

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BoT poised to raise rate by quarter-point

The Bank of Thailand is expected to raise its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday to contain inflation amid the economic recovery while trying to ease baht volatility, say economists.

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Arkhom calms jitters

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has offered reassurance that Thai financial institutions will not be affected by the banking debacle in the US and Europe as local organisations have little exposure to such banks.

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Trying to keep a lid on consumer debt

Thailand is stepping up its supervision of auto hire-purchase and leasing of cars and motorcycles to ensure consumer protection and deal with elevated household debt.

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BoT: External stability strong, economy recovering

Thailand's external stability is sound with low foreign debt and high international reserves, while the economy is recovering steadily on increased tourism and domestic spending, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said.

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Thais urged to monitor rates

Thai exporters and importers are being advised to closely monitor the exchange rate and develop appropriate strategies to cope with the impact of short-term foreign exchange fluctuations.

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