Bank of Thailand Maintains Policy Rate at 1.50%
Sakkapop Panyanukul, Secretary of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), announced on Wednesday (October 8) that the committee decided to keep the policy rate steady at 1.50%, with a voting split…
Gold reaches a new record high above US$4,000 an ounce amid market turmoil
Gold hit an all-time high of $4,011.18 per ounce on Wednesday, surpassing the $4,000 milestone for the first time as investors flocked to the metal amid escalating economic and geopolitical…
Thai Government Implements ‘Quick Big Win’ Stimulus to Drive Q4 Economic Growth
The Thai government has introduced a “Quick Big Win” stimulus initiative aimed at invigorating the economy in the fourth quarter, primarily through the ‘Rao Chana Plus’ co-payment scheme. With a…
Thai Inflation Declines for Sixth Consecutive Month, Approaching Zero – But Concerns Over Deflation Remain Unfounded
Thailand’s headline inflation rate declined for the sixth consecutive month in September, falling by 0.72% compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Commerce. This ongoing decrease is…
U.S. Tariffs Cause Decline in Thai Export Rates
In August 2025, Thailand’s exports increased by 5.8% year-on-year (YoY), reaching USD 27,743.19 million, though the growth slowed from the 11.0% recorded in July and fell short of expectations. Seasonally…
Gold Approaches $4,000 Amid US Shutdown Safe-Haven Demand
On Monday morning, gold prices surged past US$3,900 per ounce, nearing the US$4,000 mark, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid the ongoing US federal government shutdown. Bloomberg reported…
US Government Shutdown Could Impact Thai Exports and Baht, Finance Ministry Warns
Thailand’s Finance Ministry warns that the US government shutdown could affect the Thai economy through currency volatility, export delays, and tourism slowdown. The shutdown, triggered by failed budget negotiations, has…
IMF: Dollar’s Share in Global Reserves Drops to 30-Year Low
According to the IMF, the US dollar’s share in global reserves has declined to its lowest point in nearly 30 years. In Q2, the dollar’s reserve share dropped 1.5% from…
Are Affordable Chinese Imports Jeopardizing Thailand’s Economy?
Cheap Chinese imports have significantly impacted Thailand, leading to factory closures, declining industrial output, and weakened sectors like manufacturing, e-commerce, and electric vehicles. In 2023 alone, nearly 2,000 factories shut…
SEC Invites Applications for TouristDigiPay Business Operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced the TouristDigiPay sandbox, a pilot program allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into Thai Baht for payments within Thailand. This initiative…