Bank of Thailand (BoT)
Thailand braves politician's wrath, hikes rates
The Bank of Thailand has raised its key rate a quarter point for the second-straight month to 3.75% despite the Thai finance minister's objections to the July decision.
Thai king lavishes praise on Watanagase
Bhumibol Adulyadej, the king of Thailand, has thanked Tarisa Watanagase, the governor of the country's central bank, for her work in stabilising the economy.
Bangkok names new central bank board
The Thai government has appointed a new central bank board.
Thailand's Watanagase on the role of the IMF
The development of crisis prevention instruments by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is critical and should be given priority, said Tarisa Watanagase, the governor of the Bank of Thailand.
Thailand leaves rates on hold
The Bank of Thailand has kept rates at 3.25% for the sixth straight vote.
Thailand encourages e-payment
The Bank of Thailand plans to reduce cash payments and cheque payments by promoting e-payment with consumers and the public and private sectors.
Thailand holds rates
The Bank of Thailand decided Wednesday to keep its benchmark interest rate, the one day repurchase rate, at 3.25%.
Thailand mulls external reserves managers
Tarisa Watanagase, the governor of the Bank of Thailand, says the central bank may outsource the management of part of its $73 billion reserve holdings to maximise investment returns.
Thailand CB hunts ex-PM's missing money
The governor of the Bank of Thailand, Tarisa Watanagase, says the central bank is currently investigating what happened to the money recently withdrawn from the accounts of disposed prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra. The governor believes the money has…
New Thai governor on IT
In a speech called "Inflation targeting - a reflection on Thailand's experience," the newly-appointed governor of the Bank of Thailand, Tarisa Watanagase, cautioned that the framework should not be seen as a panacea.
Proposed BOT Bill will increase authority
Thailand's Finance Ministry is currently considering the drafts of the Bank of Thailand Bill and the Currency Bill. If implemented, the new rules will broaden the BOT's authority to manage international reserves.
The Bank of Thailand's 'Young Guns'
They're fresh, well-educated and thrilled to be serving their country, they are the Young Guns at the Bank of Thailand. This article in the Bangkok Post takes a look at the "new blood" of economists at the Bank of Thailand, who say that unlike an…
Thailand's central bank loosens currency controls
Due to an excess of savings, Thailand's central bank will allow local financial institutions to invest up to 500 million dollars abroad, deputy governor Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala said on Wednesday 23 July, according to a report by Agence France-Presse.
Managing recovery on agenda at BoT seminar
The Bank of Thailand will hold its annual economic seminar on 20-21 August, the Bangkok Post reports. Assistant governor for the Monetary Policy Group Bandid Nijathaworn said the central bank expected the seminar to draw 500 people.
Article asks Is BOT too focused on the short term?
An article in The Nation asks whether the Bank of Thailand is focussing too much on the short term and risking the ability to tackle possible problems with economic fundamentals later on in its foreign exchange-rate management.
Minister locked in car misses speech at Thai cb
Thailand's finance minister, Suchart Jaovisidha, was on his way to address central bank officials from around the world when his state-assigned BMW stalled and locked him in the car, according to a report by CNETAsia.
Bank of Thailand - Annual Report 2001
The Bank of Thailand has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2001.
Thailand to get faster cheque clearance system
The Bank of Thailand will reduce the timeframe for inter-provincial cheque collection to three days from six, starting on 14 February.
Thai central bank and govt to discuss credit cards
THAILAND - The Bank of Thailand and the Finance Ministry will meet this week to finalise details of a new regulatory structure for non-bank credit card issuers.
BOT chief downplays concern over weakening of baht
THAILAND - Bank of Thailand's Governor Pridiyathorn Devakula has downplayed mounting concern over the weakening of the baht against the US dollar, saying it would be a temporary phenomenon.
Baht slide part of regional trend-Bank of Thailand
THAILAND - The recent depreciation of the baht was in line with other regional currencies, the Bank of Thailand said yesterday.
Thai cen bank - Banks must improve risk management
THAILAND - The Bank of Thailand has revised its regulations related to the way financial institutions review lending, loan obligations and related reporting.
Speech by P M na Ayudhya, Bank of Thailand, 10 Sep
SPEECH - In the speech titled 'Central Bank Independence: What Does It Mean? The Bank of Thailand's Experience' Ayudhya quoted a former governor of the Bank of Thailand on the issue of central bank independence, "If the policy in question is so profound…
Speech by M R P Devakula, Bank of Thailand, 26 Aug
SPEECH - In the speech Devakula said that as financial regulators, one of the Bank of Thailand's main tasks is to provide a prudential framework ensuring the overall improvement of risk management of financial institutions. In the case of Thailand…