Bank of Thailand (BoT)
Asian central banks have ‘positive’ record with dual mandates, says former BoT deputy
Bandid Nijathaworn says combined monetary and macro-prudential policy mandates have worked well in Asia; Asean+3 credit guarantee set to boost region’s corporate bond market
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 statistics show ‘resilient’ banking system
Figures for second-quarter 2012 indicate strong growth of lending and profits in Thai banking sector; results boosted by continued decline in non-performing loans
Thailand reports improved economic conditions
Senior director of macroeconomic and monetary policy department notes overall better conditions in second quarter of 2012; European debt crisis has caused problems for export market nonetheless
Central banks hold rates amid continued uncertain outlook
Central banks in Hungary, Israel, Mexico, Nigeria and Thailand maintain benchmark interest rates, citing fragile global economy; domestic growth prospects vary
IMF’s Lagarde warns on global growth
Managing director says next week’s assessment of world economy will bring bad news with regard to growth; urges increased co-operation to renew economic recovery
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’
Thailand unveils royal family commemorative banknotes
Bank of Thailand reveals two new banknotes to mark Queen’s 80th birthday and the Crown Prince’s 60th birthday; special security features are included
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
Differing growth predictions demonstrate uneven global recovery
European Commission estimates 0.3% contraction for eurozone GDP; Lithuania and Thailand meanwhile revise growth estimates upwards
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
Bank of Thailand opens representative office in Beijing
Thai central bank opens office in Beijing; third foreign representative office aimed at developing “understanding” of China’s economic developments
Thai governor says Basel III guidelines imminent
Prasarn Trairatvorakul says first draft of the Basel III capital regulatory framework and liquidity risk management guidelines to be introduced 'later this month'
Bank of Thailand governor discusses links with Germany
Prasarn Trairatvorakul highlights important trade link with Germany and commits to necessary reforms to improve Thailand’s competitiveness
Malaysian and Thai central banks agree deeper cooperation
Bank Negara Malaysia and the Bank of Thailand sign agreement to facilitate a cross-border collateral arrangement for eligible financial institutions in the countries
Thailand blames floods and ‘likely’ eurozone recession for rate cut
Bank of Thailand drops benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%; says recession now "likely" in the eurozone
Thailand’s Trairatvorakul calls for commitment to Asean community goals
Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul says success of Asean Economic Community will depend on members’ willingness to promote free flow of trade
Thailand and China ease monetary policy
Thailand cuts benchmark rate and China lowers reserve ratio as eurozone crisis impact is felt in Asia; Thailand also keen to combat effects of devastating floods
Thai banks to 'scale down' operations as floods hit Bangkok
Central bank tells financial institutions to “scale down” to only essential operations in order to safeguard employees; inflation report shows contraction in Thai economy this year
Thailand's finance minister supports SWF plan
Thai finance minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala urges central bank to consider establishment of sovereign wealth fund to manage foreign currency exposure