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Bank of Thailand set to loosen monetary policy

Thailand’s Q3 GDP data show that the economy was struggling even before the flood situation worsened in late October. With activity weak, confidence flagging and fears for the global economy intensifying, we think that Thailand’s central bank will opt to cut its policy rate next week. Other central banks, including in Malaysia and Singapore, are also likely to loosen soon. 

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