BANGKOK -- A rift between the Thai government and central bank is growing as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pressures the Bank of Thailand governor to cut key interest rates to boost economic growth.
Srettha offers to exchange ideas on monetary policy every week

Bank of Thailand Gov. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, left, meets with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Bangkok on Jan. 10. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Government House)
BANGKOK -- A rift between the Thai government and central bank is growing as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pressures the Bank of Thailand governor to cut key interest rates to boost economic growth.