Economics

Thailand Holds Key Rate Steady as Virus-Hit Economy Recovers

  • Leaves policy rate unchanged for 12th meeting at record 0.5%
  • Central bank to sustain accommodative policy to support growth
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Thailand’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate amid signs that easing pandemic restrictions and reopening borders are helping stabilize the trade and tourism-reliant economy.