BANGKOK -- Thailand's central bank raised its key policy rate by another 25 basis points on Wednesday to 1.0% for the second consecutive time this year to curb inflation.
Central bank eyes gradual tightening, with economy still on recovery course

Thailand's central bank is trying to tame price hikes, with the country's headline inflation hitting a 14-year high of 7.86% in August. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
BANGKOK -- Thailand's central bank raised its key policy rate by another 25 basis points on Wednesday to 1.0% for the second consecutive time this year to curb inflation.