A floating solar power generator project at the Air Force Health Park, Bangkok. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Thailand has limited ammunition to address its economic problems, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Friday. Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Thursday the policy rate of 1.00% would be left on hold despite the economic impact of the war in the Middle East. Mr Vitai warned growth could slow to 1.3–1.7% this year and inflation could rise to 2.5–3.5%, depending on the conflict.

Source: Bangkok Post April 10, 2026 09:06 UTC