Thailand’s inflation breached the central bank’s target ceiling for the first time in more than three years as higher oil prices and flood-related food costs intensified price pressures, though officials signaled the price spike may be temporary.

Thailand’s growth forecasts are rising as new factory data reveal a bigger boost from the artificial intelligence boom, though much of the economy remains sluggish.

Thailand’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday and boosted economic growth forecasts for the second time this year as the artificial intelligence boom drives exports.

Thailand’s central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight meeting, with the debate shifting from further easing to when policymakers may eventually start raising borrowing costs.

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank unveiled a global roadmap to fight online financial fraud as increasingly sophisticated scams undermine confidence in digital finance.

The Bank of Thailand is unlikely to cut interest rates below the current 1% without a major economic shock and expects borrowing costs eventually to move higher as policy normalizes, according to Deputy Governor Piti Disyatat.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s key coalition partner is standing behind his government even as its handling of severe flooding draws criticism and risks eroding public confidence.

Thailand is deploying a 24-hour weather and flood-monitoring team for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group meetings in Bangkok.

Thailand’s inflation accelerated for a second straight month in September, moving closer to the central bank’s upper limit as severe flooding adds to the risk of higher food prices.

Thailand may turn to shorter-term instruments to meet the government’s borrowing needs in the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, a top official said, as rising US Treasury yields drive turbulence across global bond markets.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. expects Thailand’s central bank to raise interest rates three times next year, a sharp break with consensus that would unwind some of the world’s most accommodative monetary policy.

Public support for Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his Bhumjaithai Party has plunged, according to an opinion poll, as his government confronts rising oil prices and a court ruling that may threaten its hold on power.

Thailand’s exports grew at the fastest pace in more than four years, powered by electronics tied to the global artificial-intelligence boom and surging Chinese demand for Thai durians and mangosteens.

Thailand and the US remain apart over market access in tariff negotiations that have stretched beyond an expected call between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and President Donald Trump last week.

Thailand and the US remain apart over market access in tariff negotiations that have stretched beyond an expected call between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and President Donald Trump last week.

Thailand’s finance minister isn’t getting much sleep these days.

Thai Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas is sticking with the government’s forecast for 2.5% economic growth this year despite the surge in oil prices, betting that strong investment will help offset the drag from higher energy costs.

Thailand aims to finalize the substance of a US tariff agreement before Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul speaks with President Donald Trump later this week, potentially seeking a slightly lower rate.

The Thai baht’s recent decline is set to bolster the Southeast Asian nation’s exports and tourism — two key drivers of the economy, according to Vice Finance Minister Santitarn Sathirathai.

Thailand, once rocked by years of coups and court-ordered dismissals of prime ministers, is seeing a surge in foreign investment as political stability and policy continuity return, according to Vice Finance Minister Santitarn Sathirathai.