Special Measures
Providing special assistance apart from the BOT's responsibility
to support the continuity of economic activities during the time of crisis
Bank of Thailand and crisis resolution
The Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 had broad economic impact on businesses and individuals. The affected entrepreneurs and individuals had lower income and were unable to service their debts properly.
Lessons learnt from “TomYam Kung Crisis”
The 1997 Asian Financial Crisis or “TomYam Kung Crisis” which was the day that Thailand announced the float of the Baht and had to request financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund. The financial crisis significantly impacted and damaged the Thai economy and spread throughout the ASEAN region and other countries in Asia until it escalated into a financial crisis.