Thailand Delays Naming Central Bank Chair

Thai central bank chairman decision delayed; ex-governors flag independence concerns
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said the independent committee selecting its board chairman had delayed its decision by a week on Monday, as former central bank governors warned political interference in monetary policy could weaken the economy.
Thailand Delays Naming Central Bank Chair as Dispute Lingers
Thailand delayed naming a new central bank chairman as opposition mounted against the government’s bid to push the candidacy of a former finance minister to tighten its grip over the monetary authority.
Thai central bank says selection of new board chair delayed to next week; disputes between BOT and govt drags on
Thailand's central bank said on Monday the independent committee that will choose the next Bank of Thailand board chairman has postponed its decision to next week to give it more time to consider information.
Central bank independence being challenged in many countries, Thai cbank chief says
The independence of central banks is being challenged and they have come under more pressure lately than at any time in the past decade, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) chief said, according to a speech transcript released on Monday.
Thailand delays selection of central bank chair
Thailand’s central bank today (November 4) postponed selecting a new chair, several days after four former governors aired concerns over potential political interference in its operations.
Thailand to Retain Inflation Target in Victory for Central Bank
Thailand will stick to an inflation target of 1% to 3% for next year, a win for the central bank that has resisted the government’s demands to set a higher band to make room for price gains and spur further rate cuts.
Thailand’s government, central bank to keep inflation target for 2025
THAILAND’S government has agreed with the country’s central bank to maintain the current 1 to 3 per cent inflation target for 2025, in return for assurances that the bank will support its fiscal policy and help jumpstart growth,
Central bank independence challenged in many countries, Thai bank governor says
The comments were delivered at a time when the Bank of Thailand had clashed with Thailand's government over monetary policy
Thai cbank chief says that central bank independence in country being eroded
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