BANGKOK -- Thailand kept its key policy rate unchanged at 0.5%, its central bank announced on Wednesday, resisting the pressure coming from rising prices and monetary policy tightening by its peers.
Economy
Bank of Thailand keeps rate steady at 0.5% despite inflation fears
Board approves decision in 4-3 vote; 2022 inflation projection raised to 6.2%
Piti Disyatat, secretary of Thailand's monetary policy committee, says four committee members voted to stand pat "to ensure that the recovery will continue to gain traction." (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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