Thai central bank unexpectedly raises key rate, cuts growth outlook for this year

By Reuters   September 27, 2023 | 12:29 am PT
Thai central bank unexpectedly raises key rate, cuts growth outlook for this year
Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. Photo by Reuters/Jorge Silva
Thailand's central bank unexpectedly raised its key interest rate for an eighth straight meeting on Wednesday, despite slowing economic growth, below-target inflation and rising global uncertainties.

The Bank of Thailand's (BOT) monetary