Bank of Thailand (BoT)
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of Thailand, Tarisa Watanagase, says the central bank is currently investigating what happened to the money recently withdrawn from the accounts of disposed prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra.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…
Thai central bank puts loans case to Basel panel
THAILAND - The Bank of Thailand has asked member countries of BIS Basel Committee to curtail loans to hedge funds, according to Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, the central bank's deputy governor overseeing stability of financial institutions.
Thailand central bank's supervisory role to grow
THAILAND - Planned legal changes in financial sector supervision will give the Bank of Thailand increased authority over bank subsidiaries and credit card issuers.
Central bank supervisory role to grow in Thailand
THAILAND - Planned legal changes in financial sector supervision will give the Bank of Thailand increased authority over bank subsidiaries and credit card issuers.
Bank of Thailand auctions B1bn in government bonds
THAILAND - The Bank of Thailand on Wednesday auctioned one billion baht worth of government bonds due in June 2009 for an accepted average yield of 3.805%. The coupon rate for the bonds was 4.625% with a bid coverage ratio of 4.99 times.
Thailand's central bank in upbeat mood on economy
THAILAND - The Bank of Thailand is confident that deflation will not be an immediate concern. M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula, the central bank governor, said the prevailing exchange rate of about 42.5 baht to the US dollar would not trigger inflation either.
Central bank to analyse inflation fall in Thailand
THAILAND - The Bank of Thailand will look at why inflation has declined in recent months, according to Bandid Nijathaworn, an assistant governor.
Thailand's Thaksin raps central bank on volatility
THAILAND - Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday took the Bank of Thailand to task for allowing "excessive volatility" in the exchange rate of the baht to the possible detriment of exporters.
Thai c bank chief rebukes PM over baht comments
THAILAND - Thailand's central bank chief Pridiyathorn Devakula on Monday criticised Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for making bullish comments on the baht which has rallied to its highest level for two years. "The prime minister should not comment on…