Monetary policy has less room to maneuver amid historical low interest rates

2 Oct 01:48 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's central bank faces constrained monetary policy options due to historically low interest rates (1.25%), limiting its ability to manage the strong baht and currency volatility.
Globally, an increasing number of economies are experiencing a 'lower for longer' interest rate environment, with significant amounts of government and corporate bonds now yielding negative returns.
While low rates can support economic growth and reduce government borrowing costs, they also carry risks, including discouraging savings, increasing household debt, and pushing investors towards riskier ventures.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.