# Thailand holds rates at 1% as growth stays weak and inflation risks rise By Investing.com

> The Bank of Thailand kept its benchmark rate unchanged at 1.00% and projected 2026 growth at 2.4% and 2026 inflation at 2.1%. The central bank flagged rising inflation risks from higher energy prices and El Niño, and noted the baht had weakened after expectations shifted toward tighter US policy.

- Date: 2026-10-28 · published 2026-10-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17304-thailand-holds-rates-at-1-as-growth-stays-weak-and-inflation-risks-rise-by
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

El Niño and energy-driven inflation signal weather and cost pressures across Thailand's economy, which can affect regional feed and food demand. The rate decision itself has little direct effect on feed commodity prices.

## Read by commodity

- USDTHB: bullish ▲

## Sources

- investing.com: https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/thailand-holds-rates-at-1-as-growth-stays-weak-and-inflation-risks-rise-4977613

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