Economy

Thailand cuts policy rate by quarter point to boost growth

Widely expected easing comes amid monthslong inflation contraction

20250808 bank of thailand

(Photo by Rie Ishii)

APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
August 13, 2025 16:15 JST
Updated on August 13, 2025 18:07 JST

BANGKOK -- Thailand's central bank on Wednesday voted unanimously to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.5% to boost growth, as Southeast Asia's second-largest economy struggles from slumping tourism and slowing exports.

Read Next

Latest on Economy

  • Economy

    Record 24% of Chinese companies post losses in January-September

    Record 24% of Chinese companies post losses in January-September
  • Economy

    South Korea central bank maintains rates as won weakens

    South Korea central bank maintains rates as won weakens
  • Economy

    Japan weighs taxing low-value imports through Temu, Shein

    Japan weighs taxing low-value imports through Temu, Shein

    • Sponsored Content

    About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.