Tag: Prasarn Trairatvorakul
Central bank chief sees silver lining for Thai economy
The Thai economy will recover in the second half of this year after lethargic bouts in the first two quarters, according to central bank...
Thai GDP lowered to 4.2% responding to volatile global market
BANGKOK, July 23 – The reduction of Thailand’s 2013 gross domestic product (GDP) goal by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) from 5.1 per cent...
Central bank chief urges long-term economic policy for Thailand
BANGKOK, July 16 – Thailand’s central bank governor called on the government to accelerate the country’s long-term capability instead of solely stressing short-term economic...
BoT chief: Monetary Policy Committee unperturbed by pressure to reduce interest...
BANGKOK, May 28 – Central bank governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul gave reassurances today that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will not be pressured in its...
Central bank chief: Interest rate decision to be based on economic...
BANGKOK, May 27 – Thailand's weakening baht is unrelated to the resolution to be made by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its meeting...
Bank of Thailand to X-ray private consumption, investment
BANGKOK, May 21 – Thailand’s central bank will thoroughly examine the country’s private consumption index (PCI) and private investment to find the reasons...
Private sector proposes baht as border trade currency
BANGKOK, May 17 – The Thai private sector is satisfied with the baht movement at Bt29-30 against the US dollar – a rate...
PM brushed aside cabinet reshuffle rumor
BANGKOK, 15 May 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is ready to listen to certain group’s opposition to the THB530 billion flood prevention plans...
Govt vows to speedily tackle strong baht
BANGKOK, 15 May 2013 The government has pledged to tackle the appreciation of the Thai baht by discussing the situation with the Bank...
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High gold prices dull Lunar New Year shine as sales seen falling 10 percent
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s gold trade association expects Lunar New Year sales to drop by approximately 10% this year, as record-high prices weaken consumer...
Ombudsman orders Election Commission to explain ballot barcodes within seven days
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the Election Commission (EC) to clarify within seven days the use of barcodes and...
Royal Thai Police orders nationwide review after Songkhla firearms incident
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has ordered a nationwide update of high-risk individual records and a review of tactical response procedures...
Thai Bankers’ Association credits policy coordination for Thailand’s stronger-than-expected 2025 growth
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) has reported that Thailand’s stronger-than-expected economic growth in late 2025 reflects effective government policy and close...
RTN questions reports of Cambodian seizure, says vessel may no longer be Thai-owned
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Navy has issued a clarification after media reports claimed that Cambodian maritime patrol authorities seized a Thai fishing...