Tag: Prasarn Trairatvorakul
BoT Governor: unusual withdrawal rate at 2 banks unworrisome
BANGKOK, Feb 26 – The excessive withdrawal of deposits from two specialised state-operated banks--Bt4.8 billion in 20 days--will not affect the country’s financial...
BoT says property business boom not aggressive
BANGKOK, 21 February 2013 The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said the overall property booming in Thailand is not too aggressive while those in...
Deputy PM Kittiratt blows top on threat to BoT governor
BANGKOK, Feb 8 – Deputy Prime Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong vehemently put the brakes on rumours that political pressure has been applied on Bank...
BoT governor not pressured by Finance Min’s letter
BANGKOK, 6 February 2013 Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said he is not pressured or threatened by the Finance Minister’s letter,...
BoT might allow exporters to hold foreign currencies longer
BANGKOK, 28 January 2013 Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Mr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul said the bank will consider allowing exporters to keep foreign currencies...
Central bank sees signs of depreciating Thai currency
BANGKOK, Jan 28 – Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said today that the latest market adjustment has resulted in a weakened...
Rapidly stronger baht worries Thai central bank governor, finance minister
Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul expressed concern last week at the rapidly appreciating Thai currency during the past two days but...
BoT predicts easing economic risks & recovering exports in 2013
BANGKOK, 23 January 2013 The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is offering a somewhat rosy outlook for the local economy in 2013 as the global...
Central bank ready to unveil anti-currency speculation measures
BANGKOK, Jan 22 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is closely monitoring the movement of Thai currency and ready to apply measures, if...
All Sectors Urged to Manage Risks and Challenges for Thailand’s Healthy...
The Thai economy next year will continue to grow, but all sectors need to manage risks effectively and cope with many challenges. ...
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Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
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Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...