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Thailand - a resilient future

· Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, Governor of the Bank of Thailand (Thailand)

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ContextDinner talk at the Association of International Banks in Bangkok; the Bank of Thailand keeps prices and finance stable and faces slow growth and high household debt.

Why it mattersThe Thai governor argues that household debt needs income growth, not just restructuring.

Problems raised
  1. Household debt is high in Thailand.
  2. The rate gap with the US pressures the baht.
  3. The present is challenging.
Solutions proposed
  1. Tackle household debt sustainably.
  2. Close income gaps, not just restructure debt.
  3. Manage exchange rate volatility.
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