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2026-04-09 14:17:05
[Bank of Thailand Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged, Expects Economic Growth of 1.3%-1.7% This Year] (1) Bank of Thailand Governor Vithai said the central bank will keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged and expects economic growth to be between 1.3% and 1.7% this year. (2) The current benchmark interest rate of 1.00% is appropriate, and the central bank is closely monitoring inflation risks. (3) Raising interest rates will not reduce inflation. The inflation rate is expected to remain between 2.5% and 3.5% this year, depending on whether the Middle East war ends within 14 days or 6 months.
