Thailand
BIS and central banks partner to create CBDC ‘bridge’
Cross-border project will link up digital currencies of China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UAE
Thai central bank relaxes FX rules to curb currency’s strength
Central bank says it is considering further liberalisations to currency regime
The changing data landscape: Part 1
Central Banking speaks to Eyal Rozen, Ramūnas Baravykas and Wanpracha Chaovalitwongse about whether there is a need to change underlying infrastructure to bolster data-driven policy-making
Thai economy is like “patient in intensive care” – governor
Central bank extends debt relief for SME debt relief as political unrest mounts
Bank of Thailand launches DLT-based bond issue platform
Central bank says new platform increased efficiency of $1.6 billion retail bond issue
Thai governor calls for bigger fiscal boost
“More needs to be done”, Santiprabhob says, as Thai economy faces major contraction
Covid-19: a watershed moment for China’s BRI?
China faces a delicate balancing act when it comes to forgiving and restructuring Belt and Road Initiative debt while preserving the soundness of its financial institutions
Thai cabinet confirms PM’s adviser as new governor
Monetary policy committee member to serve as next Bank of Thailand governor from September
Thai central bank authorises facial recognition as KYC tool
Bank of Thailand says move will help reduce spread of coronavirus
Headline inflation to stray into negative territory, Bank of Thailand reports
Sharp decline in oil prices and government measures push forecast for headline inflation to -1.7%
Bank of Thailand to build trial CBDC payment network
Project will see cement company using blockchain network to process suppliers’ payments
The complex art of reserve management
The coronavirus lockdown represents another inflection point for central banks seeking to optimise the management of their $12 trillion in FX reserves
Thailand’s central bank throws support line to SMEs
Businesses will be eligible for new financing facility and payment holiday
Central banks may have to become ‘dealers of last resort’ – BIS economists
EMEs have not overcome “original sin” by deepening local currency bond markets, authors warn
Bank of Thailand advocates washing banknotes
Central bank says “mild detergent” or soapy water will be enough
East Asian economies face ‘profound’ impact from Covid-19 – World Bank
Report estimates growth could turn negative for the region in “lower-case” scenario
Bank of Thailand relaxes forex regulation amid virus shock
Thai central bank is expected to ease monetary policy again to boost economy after slashing rates to record low in February
Policy responses to Covid-19
The coronavirus outbreak poses a real threat to the global economy, writes Sayuri Shirai
Central Banking Awards 2020: the winners
All the winners in the 2020 Central Banking Awards
Thailand cuts rates as coronavirus threatens growth prospects
Central bank lowers interest rates 25bp on concerns outbreak will hamper prices and tourist revenues; Asia-Pacific countries face strongest impact from the virus
Central Banking Awards 2020: third group launched
Awards unveiled for currency manager, initiative, economics, currency services, advisory and data
Initiative of the year: Bank of Thailand
The Thai central bank has used two-way communications to support the delivery of major initiatives, including an instant payment system
Advisory services: Deloitte
The consultancy has shown its strength in a wide range of technological and governance advisory roles in the past year
Hong Kong and Thailand launch next phase of cross-border CBDC project
CBDC-based payments can cut costs and boost speed, HKMA and Bank of Thailand study shows