several other central banks in Asia gradually adopted a more accommodative stance in response to the weakening global economy amid looming risks. The US central bank cut its policy rate to 2.00-2.25 percent

consumption by industrial sector decreased by 1.7% due to the economic slowdo wn of the main trading partners, as well as the more cautious stance of the financial institutions in granting loans, resulting in

or loss under the TFRS9. All in all, most commercial banks adopted a cautious stance in asset quality management as NPLs to total loans edged higher. As of the end of the first quarter of 2020, net

accommodative stance relatively intact in light of easing inflationary pressures amid weakening oil prices in the global market. In Thailand, economic growth for 2019 is expected to decelerate to a range of 3.5