· Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput Wiki · Bank of Thailand WikiCentral banking amidst shifting ground
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextWelcome remarks by Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, at the BIS-BOT conference on "Central banking amidst shifting ground", Bangkok, 2 December 2022.
Why it mattersThe Thai governor argues that mandates and independence face new pressure.
Problems raised
- The economic backdrop is changing rapidly.
- Conceptual frameworks for policy are shifting.
- Mandates and independence face pressure.
Solutions proposed
- Adapt policy frameworks to new challenges.
- Address risks in non-bank finance.
- Protect central bank independence.