The Bank of Thailand lowered borrowing
rates for the first time since 2009. Thailand's national bank has cut its overnight rate by
0.25 percentage points to 3.25%. Central bank expects Thailand's economy will
grow at 1.8% rate next year or 0.8% less than was predicted earlier. Nalin
Chutchotitham, Kasikornbank Pcl's economist forecasts further cut of 0.5%
percentage points in forthcoming two months.