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2026-02-14 13:34:01
[IMF Recommends Thailand Implement "Precisely Adjusted" Policy Package to Boost Economy] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that Thailand needs to implement a "precisely adjusted" policy package to support its slowing economy, urging the country to introduce targeted fiscal support and further ease monetary policy. In its latest Article IV consultation report, the IMF noted that while monetary policy adjustments should still be data-driven, Thailand's real interest rates remain high after multiple rate cuts, thus leaving room for further easing. The report stated that while fiscal and monetary policies can play a role, structural reforms are still needed to reverse the sluggish growth. The Bank of Thailand responded in a statement, saying that the authorities largely agree with the IMF's assessment and reiterated its commitment to prudent macroeconomic management to support economic recovery.
