Thai Central Bank Defends Accommodative Policy

Bank of Thailand officials say the current interest rate of one percent remains appropriate to support economic recovery. Growth is expected to exceed three percent this quarter.

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Don Nakornthab, Bank of Thailand Assistant Governor, during an interview with Reuters, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 17, 2026. REUTERS/Orathai Sriring

Thailand's central bank maintains a 1.00% benchmark interest rate to stimulate a sluggish economy, with growth projected to exceed 3% in the current quarter. The rate sits among the lowest globally as policymakers navigate subdued domestic demand. This accommodative monetary stance aims to support ongoing recovery efforts across Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.

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