Thai central bank chief sees economy growing at 3.6% this year

BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is still seen growing at 3.6% this year, the central bank chief said on Monday, in spite of some turbulence in the first half of the year.

Thai baht climbs as Asian currencies gain on weak US dollar

Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput told reporters exports are seen down 7.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2023, before rising 4.2% in the second half.