Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn says the current policy interest rate of 1.00% is “appropriate” as the ​central ⁠bank monitors inflation risks. The current policy rate at 1.00% is appropriate as the ​central ⁠bank monitors inflation risks arising from the conflict in the Middle East, Mr Vitai told reporters. He said the central bank would assess the conflict based on three key factors: duration, intensity, and the impact on supply chains. Moreover, the direction of the policy rate will also depend on the inflation rate. Soft loan schemeMr Vitai ​said ⁠the central bank is planning more soft loans to support businesses, along with ⁠other recovery measures.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2026 19:51 UTC