Prasarn Trairatvorakul
Prasarn pledges loose monetary policy until structural shift bears fruit
Governor urges infrastructure push to catapult Thailand out of middle-income trap
Thai governor stresses value of independence
Prasarn Trairatvorakul calls on the new Thai government to ‘protect’ the central bank’s independence, which he describes as ‘the very source’ of its credibility
Thailand governor insists economy is nearing turnaround
Bank of Thailand’s Prasarn Trairatvorakul admits he can do nothing to resolve political uncertainty in the country, and focuses on how to support eventual economic rebound
Prasarn says Thailand still unsure of CCP viability
Thai governor says emerging markets need more time to assess whether creating central counterparties would bring the ‘intended benefits’ without ‘undue consequences’
Thailand’s Prasarn highlights ‘dramatic’ turnaround caused by Fed taper-talk
Embattled emerging market central banks trying to resist capital inflows suddenly had the opposite problem as Fed hinted at QE taper, but some may have tightened too fast, says Thai governor
Thai governor says the fate of emerging markets rests on institutional progress
Prasarn Trairatvorakul says the destinies of emerging markets are "not strictly bound to each other" and will depend on the quality of institutions in each individual country
Thailand's Prasarn says taper disruption set to continue
Governor of the Bank of Thailand Prasarn Trairatvorakul warns taking away the punchbowl remains tricky, but says his country should take advantage of China's growing role as an importer
Prasarn hails prudent policies allowing Thailand to weather storm
Thailand's international reserves have meant the central bank has not had to raise interest rates to prop up the currency, says governor; hails ‘credible' monetary policy for ‘fostering growth and stability'
Thai governor hankers for return to ‘normal' monetary policy
Bank of Thailand's Prasarn Trairatvorakul says he wants to see an end to advanced economy QE as the central bank has come under increasing pressure to manipulate the baht
‘Frontier Asia’ addresses challenge of growing sustainably
Thai governor and IMF official emphasise need to address the macroeconomic, financial and structural challenges that high growth rates can bring
Thai governor wary of prolonged easing
Prasarn Trairatvorakul says Bank of Thailand must be aware of the risks continued monetary accommodation poses to financial stability; also targets greater payments efficiency in 2013
Bundesbank at odds with new IMF position on capital controls
Board member says capital controls should be last resort, if used at all; follows updated IMF guidance that capital controls can have ‘substantial benefits’ when used properly
Thai governor says Basel III needs improvement
Governor of the Bank of Thailand says Basel III is too tough on trade finance and simple derivatives transactions; discusses challenges facing the eurozone
Bank of Thailand governor explains changed policy stance
Prasarn Trairatvorakul says increases in interest rate were put on hold following floods and eurozone uncertainty; warns rates could go either way
Single Asian currency not on the agenda, says Bank of Thailand chief
Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul rules out likelihood of Asia moving towards a common currency, but says renminbi may become dominant currency
Bank of Thailand's Prasarn Trairatvorakul on the central bank's 70th anniversary
On the eve of its 70-year anniversary, Bank of Thailand’s governor, Prasarn Trairatvorakul, talks to Blair Baker about the central bank’s emerging role in domestic, regional and global economics
Bank of Thailand governor warns of ‘known unknowns’
Governor of Bank of Thailand, Prasarn Trairatvorakul, weighs impact of global economic and regulatory developments on Asia; says changes represent a ‘paradigm shift’
Singapore and Thailand sign cross-border collateral MoU
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank of Thailand sign agreement to establish cross-border collateral arrangement; aims to promote financial stability in both countries
Thai governor urges Asian market cooperation
Prasarn Trairatvorakul calls on Asian central banks and financial markets to co-operate; warns harmonisation of systems will not be easy
Prasarn confirms Thai participation in Chinese markets
Bank of Thailand governor hails economic links between China and Thailand as central bank opens first Chinese office