Thai Central Bank Sees Limited Policy Room After Three Rate Cuts
The Bank of Thailand is exploring additional measures, the timing of which will depend on the severity of the hit from US tariff on Thai exports, Sethaput told a briefing on Friday. The steps won't be broad-based but focused on sectors in need of help, he said.
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