, the Thai economy for 2018 may thus record growth of 4.5 percent, while headline inflation is expected to average 1.1 percent. Meanwhile, the Bank of Thailand’s policy rate is expected to stay low at

records or existing low-risk customers, while giving greater weight to digital lending. 2.2 Market Risk Management Overall, movements in foreign exchange saw the Thai Baht strengthen in the second quarter

. For the Thai monetary policy, the Bank of Thailand’s policy rate is expected to stay low at 1.50 percent for almost 3.0 3.3 3.9 4.0 -0.9 0.2 0.7 1.1 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 GDP Headline Inflation Thailand

long term, especially during the transition to a low-carbon economy for a climate-resilient future. Climate change-induced natural disasters have become more frequent and intense. Aside from direct

quarter. Overall, Thai economic growth for 2018 may be at 4.6 percent, while headline inflation is expected to average 1.1 percent. Meanwhile, the Bank of Thailand’s policy rate is expected to stay low at

, respectively. Private investment slowed to 2.8 percent from 4.1 percent in 2018 while manufacturing production declined 3.7 percent, in line with a low capacity utilization rate of 66.3 percent, below the five

in 2017, as a result of soaring energy prices at home in line with higher oil prices in the global market. For Thai monetary policy, the Bank of Thailand’s policy rate is expected to stay low at 1.50

borrowers, and remained vigilant on risks. Meanwhile, we mainly targeted borrowers with good track records, as well as existing low-risk customers. 2.2 Market Risk Management Economic and political

continued to see limited support, after growing by 2.30 percent in the second quarter. The Thai economy did show some signs of strength in the third quarter, due mostly to the low base effect of the same

, which may affect certain business sectors. Regarding the Thai monetary policy, the Bank of Thailand’s policy rate is expected to stay at a low 1.50 percent for the entire year to accommodate domestic