BoT vows study of consumption habits

The Bank of Thailand pledges to keep a close watch on the fresh wave of Covid-19 infections and, in particular, the government’s measures in containing the infections as well as people’s consumption behaviour.

Mathee Supapongse, the central bank’s deputy governor for monetary stability, said at an analyst meeting on Friday that it remains too early to assess the impact of the new round of infections.

He said the central bank needs to monitor the situation, specifically the stringency of the government’s additional measures.

The bank also needs to watch people’s behaviour during the third wave of infections, said Mr Mathee.

“Even though the government has allowed cross-provincial travel, Thais should…