Thai PM and Central Bank Governor Clash Over Interest Rates Amid Slowing Economy

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin unsuccessfully tried to pressure Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput to cut interest rates to stimulate the slowing economy
The Bank of Thailand monetary policy committee met the same day, so the governor did not attend the prime minister's meeting
The central bank expects inflation to pick up
The bank is punting issues with the weakening baht and structural economic problems to the government
There is conflict between the prime minister and central bank governor over interest rates