# Bangkok Post - Thai finance chief renews push for rate cuts and weaker baht

> Thailand's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira urged the central bank to cut interest rates and let the baht weaken to keep exports competitive. He estimated 2024 GDP growth at 2.6-2.7% and 2025 growth at 3-3.5%. The central bank holds its policy rate at 2.25% and reviews it on February 26.

- Date: 2025-01-27 · published 2025-01-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26790-bangkok-post-thai-finance-chief-renews-push-for-rate-cuts-and-weaker-baht
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

Pressure for a weaker baht and lower rates is a macro signal for Thai currency and demand, but it does not directly change feed grain or meal supply and demand.

## Read by commodity

- USDTHB: bearish ▼

## Sources

- bangkokpost.com: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2948657/thai-finance-chief-renews-push-for-rate-cuts-and-weaker-baht

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