# Thai central bank holds key rate, forecasts slower growth and higher inflation | Reuters

> The Bank of Thailand kept its key policy rate unchanged at 1.00% on April 29, as expected by all respondents in a Reuters poll. The central bank lowered its 2026 growth forecast and raised its inflation estimate, citing the Middle East war and high oil prices.

- Date: 2026-04-29 · published 2026-04-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19982-thai-central-bank-holds-key-rate-forecasts-slower-growth-and-higher-inflation
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

A steady rate with weaker growth and higher inflation keeps Thai yield appeal low, which pressures the baht and raises import costs for feed ingredients priced in dollars.

## Read by commodity

- USDTHB: bullish ▲

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-central-bank-holds-key-rate-forecasts-slower-growth-higher-inflation-2026-04-29/

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