The Bank of Thailand and its embattled governor Tarisa Watangase received a vote of royal confidence this week following comments by King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The King's involvement in Thailand's monetary policy while striking some observes as unusual, no doubt comes as welcome support to Tarisa. Applauding the Bank's "hard and tiring monetary wo...
A markedly less anti-inflationary tone coming out of Thailand's central bank once again raises concerns over the bank's independence. Speaking on Saturday, Bank of Thailand governor Tarisa Watanagase pointed to lower oil prices as she played down the likelihood of further rate increases and called for greater coordination between fiscal and moneta...
Retreating oil prices are likely to help Thailand avoid double digit inflation according to Bank of Thailand governor Tarisa Watanagase. Speaking on August 9, Tarisa suggested "worries about inflation have eased" although adding "I don't want to say that we have no worries at all." The governor's comments will likely come as welcome news for Fina...
A markedly less anti-inflationary tone coming out of Thailand's central bank once again raises concerns over the bank's independence. Speaking on Saturday, Bank of Thailand governor Tarisa Watanagase pointed ...
The Bank of Thailand and its embattled governor Tarisa Watangase received a vote of royal confidence this week following comments by King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The King's involvement in Thailand's ...
Thailand continues to struggle with higher prices amid flagging economic growth and growing political instability. Bank of Thailand numbers for July saw consumer inflation hit a decade high 9.2%, up ...
Thailand's economic growth is forecast to continue to grow moderately in 2008 as lower interest rates and steady exports fuel a 4.5-6% expansion. Prices are also expected to increase only slightly wi...
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In dismissing the need for a 6th rate cut this year, assistant central bank governor Suchada Kirakul suggested banks had enough leeway in their profit structure to reduce lending rates without BOT ac...
Thailand EconomicsMonetary Policy by Royal Decree?Friday, 22 August 2008 | PAC The Bank of Thailand and its embattled governor Tarisa Watangase received a vote of royal confidence this week following comments by King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The King's involvement in Thailand's... + Full Story
Thailand EconomicsDid Tarisa Crack Again Under Government Pressure?Thursday, 14 August 2008 | PACA markedly less anti-inflationary tone coming out of Thailand's central bank once again raises concerns over the bank's independence. Speaking on Saturday, Bank of Thailand governor Tarisa... + Full Story
Thailand EconomicsThai Central Bank See Inflation Staying in Single DigitsThursday, 14 August 2008 | cantonaRetreating oil prices are likely to help Thailand avoid double digit inflation according to Bank of Thailand governor Tarisa Watanagase. Speaking on August 9, Tarisa suggested "worries about... + Full Story
Thailand EconomicsThailand's Inflationary StrugglesWednesday, 13 August 2008 | PACThailand continues to struggle with higher prices amid flagging economic growth and growing political instability. Bank of Thailand numbers for July saw consumer inflation hit a decade high 9.2%, up... + Full Story
Thailand's central bank left its one-day repurchase rate unchanged at 3.25%, throwing somewhat of a surprise to analysts who had been expecting a cut. The inac...
The strength of the Baht together with slowing global demand took a toll on Thailand's exports, following surprisingly strong growth in the first half of 2007.
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