The Fourth Follow-Up Does Not Change: Extended Over Two Years This fourth follow-up does not change is extended over two years, coinciding with the preceding signals from policymakers. Inflation has remained within manageable levels, allowing the central bank to maintain an accommodative position while the government works to support the economy facing high energy costs. As the economy continues to grow below its potential development, the central bank has raised growth projections for this year and 2027, from 2.3% and 1.8%, respectively, to 2.4% and 2.1%. The assembly believes that the current interest rate level is appropriate for supporting economic recovery, emphasizing that inflation will temporarily increase due to production factors but must be closely monitored.

The BOT has also highlighted that growth is due to better-than-expected exports and investments thanks to global demand for AI, although other areas face limited contracts. Foreign tourists are expected to decrease in response to higher oil prices, reflecting the impact of high demands on the tourism sector. Private consumption remains limited by the weakness of family debt, fragile labor market conditions, and low purchasing power, particularly among lower-income classes burdened with rising living costs. The baht reduced losses amounting to 0.1% compared to the outside dollar after the decision, while the benchmark stock index fell by 0.3%.

The assembly said that the baht has been pushed down this year due to tighter monetary policies of the United States, with oil prices rising while government credit taxes have slightly increased due to global merchandise sales fixed up for sale. This decision by the central bank occurs amid a robust artificial intelligence boom that is leading Thailand's export economy. This movement reflects the determination of the central bank to maintain an economically supportive environment, even though it navigates against the challenges presented by high expectations and inflation.