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Thailand will probably reach a compromise soon

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is virtually certain to leave the repo rate unchanged at 1.25% at its monetary policy meeting on Thursday. Economic conditions probably warrant a move up in the policy rate but the tense political situation is likely to keep the BoT on hold. We continue to expect that a negotiated settlement involving early elections will be achieved in coming weeks.

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