BOT to operate from backup office until Friday

 

BOT spokeswoman Roong Malikamas said that the central bank would closely monitor the situation, to ensure the stability in the financial and payment systems.

The central bank, with headoffice in the inner city area of Bang Khunphrom, moved to its backup centre on Monday, as protesters seized many areas in Bangkok. 

Roong said that key operation centres are moved to the backup centre, to reduce travelling difficulties among staff and outsiders.

In a statement, she noted that as of January 13, there was no disruption in the financial market - with narrow movements in the money market rates and quite stable exchange rates. Most financial institutions maintained normal operations, except for their 40 branches which were closed all days and 79 branches which were closed before the normal closing time.

Individuals can still call Call Centre 1213 for financial services.  

At 3.30pm, 132 branches were closed, with 101 branches closed prior to the closing time.