FTI hopes for further cut in policy interest rate to tame strong Baht

The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej
The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo: Paul Sullivan / flickr.

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is hoping that the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Thailand will make another cut in the policy [Read More…]

Central bank takes measures to deal with baht speculation

The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej
The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo: Paul Sullivan / flickr.

The Bank of Thailand is concerned about the rapid appreciation of the baht currency and has taken measures to curb speculative hot-money inflows, Assistant Governor [Read More…]