Thai and Dutch diplomats focused on Thai-EU FTA by year’s end
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Central bank cuts growth projection to 2.8 percent but retains policy rate at 1.5 percent
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Central bank cuts growth projection to 2.8 percent but retains policy rate at 1.5 percent
14 Sept 01:53Key points summarised by AI
The Bank of Thailand slashed its economic growth projections for this year to 2.8% (from 3.3%) and next year to 3.3% (from 3.7%), primarily due to export contraction, global slowdown, and high household debt.
Despite the significant downgrade in growth forecasts, the Monetary Policy Committee unanimously maintained the policy interest rate at 1.5%.
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Today 11:38Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.