Economics

Thailand Cuts Interest Rate as Virus Outbreak Hurts Economy

  • Central bank cuts policy rate for third time in five meetings
  • Monetary policy committee voted unanimously for 25 bps cut
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The Bank of Thailand cut its benchmark interest rate to a record low as the coronavirus outbreak, a stalled government budget and bad drought imperil economic growth.