BANGKOK, Oct 8 (Reuters) – Thailand’s central bank chief said on Thursday there is no rush to raise interest rates and monetary policy could not address structural issues constraining economic growth.
• The central bank left its key interest rate unchanged at 1.00% in August and its next monetary policy review is on October 28
• Addressing a business forum on Thursday, Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said the economy was seen growing about 2.3% this year
• Exports were expected to grow 17% to 18% this year, up from the 14% expansion seen earlier, he added
• Inflation would likely slow to around 2% in 2026, from June’s forecast of 2.8%, Vitai said
(Reporting by Orathai Sriring; Writing by Martin Petty; Editing by John Mair)
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