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BOT Reassures Markets as Thailand Rejoins US Currency Watch List
BOT Reassures Markets as Thailand Rejoins US Currency Watch List
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
The Bank of Thailand insists its inclusion on the US Treasury watch list is due to trade surpluses and will not hinder its ability to stabilise the BahtBank of Thailand eases repatriation rules to curb Baht’s appreciation
Bank of Thailand eases repatriation rules to curb Baht’s appreciation
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
The BOT raises the repatriation threshold to $10m for exporters, a move aimed at stabilising the Thai Baht and reducing costs for 92% of export transactionsBank of Thailand Shifts from Stability Guardian to Economic Growth Driver
Bank of Thailand Shifts from Stability Guardian to Economic Growth Driver
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
Central bank adopts proactive role to tackle structural issues as GDP growth slows to 1.5%, launches debt relief and SME support programmesBank of Thailand to Crack Down on Grey Money and Gold Trading to Stabilise Baht
Bank of Thailand to Crack Down on Grey Money and Gold Trading to Stabilise Baht
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
Governor Vitai Ratanakorn unveils unprecedented measures to track suspicious transactions and regulate gold trading amid structural economic challengesCracks in the Foundation: Thailand’s Economic Engines Falter as Structural Decay Deepens
Cracks in the Foundation: Thailand’s Economic Engines Falter as Structural Decay Deepens
TUESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2026
The Bank of Thailand warns that cyclical shocks are exposing long-term structural failures, from a 'super-aged' workforce to an eroding manufacturing baseNew govt faces 263bn-baht fiscal reform test under MTFF plan
New govt faces 263bn-baht fiscal reform test under MTFF plan
SATURDAY, JANUARY 03, 2026
Thailand’s MTFF plan targets deficit below 3% of GDP, debt under 70% and 263bn baht in extra revenue, testing whether a new govt stays the courseBOT Governor Vows to Erase 'Ivory Tower' Image, Tackle Sub-2% Growth
BOT Governor Vows to Erase 'Ivory Tower' Image, Tackle Sub-2% Growth
MONDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2025
Vitai Ratanakorn shifts central bank's focus to structural issues; launches 'Social AMC' to help 2 million citizens clear household debtBank of Thailand keeps policy rate unchanged at 1.50%
Bank of Thailand keeps policy rate unchanged at 1.50%
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2025
Sakkapop Panyanukul, Secretary of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), announced on Wednesday (October 8) that the committee decided to maintain the policy rate at 1.50%, with a 5-2 vote. Two members advocated for a 0.25% rate cut to 1.25%.Gold surges past US$3,500 to record high on Fed rate cut bets
Gold surges past US$3,500 to record high on Fed rate cut bets
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 02, 2025
Gold prices soared past US$3,500 on Tuesday, setting a new all-time high amid growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates at its policy meeting on September 16–17.