MPC Maintains Policy Rate at 1% Due to Uneven Growth

MGR Online•Economy•16h ago

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The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously voted to keep the policy interest rate at 1.00% per year on August 26, 2026.

•Don Nakornthap announced the results of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on August 26, 2026.
•The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously resolved to maintain the policy interest rate at 1.00% per year.
•The Monetary Policy Committee cited low and uneven economic growth and inflation that is lower than estimated.
•The Thai economy is receiving continuous momentum from the technology and artificial intelligence cycle.
•Overall loans have expanded, but SME loans continue to contract.
•The Monetary Policy Committee noted the need to monitor SME loan quality and vulnerable household groups.
•The Monetary Policy Committee highlighted risks from the war in the Middle East, international trade barriers, and future inflation risks.
•Private consumption in the Thai economy expanded lower than expected due to cautious spending amidst rising costs of living.

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Monetary Policy Committee(กนง.)

The committee that unanimously resolved to maintain the policy interest rate at 1.00% per year.

Don Nakornthap(ดอน นาครทรรพ)

Secretary of the Monetary Policy Committee who announced the meeting results.

Middle East(ตะวันออกกลาง)ℹ️

A region where war developments must be monitored by the Monetary Policy Committee.