Bank of Thailand's new chief wary of fallout from protests

Sethaput poised to take necessary steps as protesters vow to continue rallies

APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer October 20, 2020 18:35 JSTUpdated on October 20, 2020 20:45 JST | Thailand

BANGKOK -- Bank of Thailand's new governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput told media on Tuesday he is "closely watching the ongoing protests and their impact on the economy."