Thailand's senior country economist, Kiatipong Ariyapruchya, has said that the country's current monetary and interest policies are suitable for the current situation and there is no need to adjust the interest rate downwards. The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee held the policy rate at 2.5%, a 10-year high, amid ongoing negative inflation. The current challenge for the Thai economy is boosting GDP to 3%, 4%, and 5% to become a high-income country. Kiatipong suggested that Thailand should focus on human resource development and basic infrastructure while eliminating factors that could obstruct business ease. He also highlighted the potential impact of the government's 500-billion-baht digital wallet scheme on the country's finances. (ICE BANGKOK)

Fonte notizia: The Nation