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273 Samsen Road, Watsamphraya, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) was first set up as the Thai National Banking Bureau. The Bank of Thailand Act was promulgated on 28 April 1942 vesting upon the Bank of Thailand the responsibility for all central banking functions. The Bank of Thailand started operations on 10 December 1942.
The reign of King Rama IV was characterised by fostering relations and trade of Siam with foreign powers. A significant milestone of these relations was the signing of a diplomatic and commercial treaty with England by King Rama IV. The so-called “Bowring Treaty” opened doors of Siam to the world, and also led to numerous similar treaties with other countries. With increasing ties to the West under the reigns of Kings Rama V and VI, there were several attempts by these western powers to establish a central bank for Siam to issue bank notes which would bring about substantial benefits. Yet these attempts did not materialise as the Siamese believed that these powers intended to reap the benefits for themselves. However, it was believed that in principle, having a central bank would serve as a central medium for trade and economy, but the project was shelved due to the lack of experience and expertise at that time.
Shortly after that, the plan to have central bank was revived, when Phraya Phahon Phon Phayuhasena seized power on 20 June 1933. However, the Minister of Finance consulted with James Bexter, the fiscal adviser to the Government at that time, who felt that it was not time to establish a central bank, given the lack of experts on banking issues in Siam, not to mention the lack of capital and the lack of a commercial banking system in the country. The Government pushed forward the project to establish a central bank again in 1935. The Cabinet resolved to have the Ministry of Finance to propose a bill on the Establishment of the National Bank, B.E. 2478 (1935), drafted by Luang Voranitipricha. The bill proposed to incorporate the Siam Commercial Bank Ltd as the national bank. With just a mere eight articles, the bill was regarded as incomprehensive and lacking in details by the Comptroller-General, hence it was not promulgated.
The Thai National Banking Bureau started its operations on 13 May 1940. The official opening ceremony was held on 24 June 1940, which coincided with the National Day then. It was only after more than a year’s operation of the Bureau when the Asia-Pacific Theatre of the Second World War erupted. Japanese troops landed on Thai shores on 8 December 1941. The invading Japanese demanded that the Thai Government set up a central bank comprising Japanese advisers and department heads. Of course the Thai Government could not accept such conditions and requested that Prince Viwat draft a bill to change the status of the Thai National Banking Bureau to a central bank, with immediate effect. Hence the “Bank of Thailand Act” was promulgated on 16 April 1942. The inauguration ceremonies were held on 10 December 1942, which was Constitution Day. On the following day, the Bank of Thailand started its operations at the former offices of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on Siphraya Road. Prince Viwat assumed the position of the first Governor.
According to the Bank of Thailand (BOT) Act B.E.2485 as amended by B.E.2551：1. Print and issue banknotes and other security documents；2. Promote monetary stability and formulate monetary policies；3. Manage the BOT’s assets；4.. Provide banking facilities to the government and act as the registrar for the government bonds；5. Provide banking facilities for the financial institutions；6. Establish or Support the establishment of payment system；7. Supervise and examine the financial institutions；8. Manage the country’s foreign exchange rate under the foreign exchange system and manage assets in the currency reserve according to the Currency Act.；9. Control the foreign exchange according to the exchange control act。
Manpower : 3,771，As of Feb. 1, 2014
Dr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul has been appointed on October 1st, 2010 to be the 22nd Governor of the Bank of Thailand, the country’s Central Bank. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Prasarn has worked in the top positions of a number of public and private organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand and Kasikornbank Pcl.
当前存款利率及贷款利率都截至2014年10月
273 Samsen Road, Watsamphraya, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) was first set up as the Thai National Banking Bureau. The Bank of Thailand Act was promulgated on 28 April 1942 vesting upon the Bank of Thailand the responsibility for all central banking functions. The Bank of Thailand started operations on 10 December 1942.
当前存款利率及贷款利率都截至2014年10月
The reign of King Rama IV was characterised by fostering relations and trade of Siam with foreign powers. A significant milestone of these relations was the signing of a diplomatic and commercial treaty with England by King Rama IV. The so-called “Bowring Treaty” opened doors of Siam to the world, and also led to numerous similar treaties with other countries. With increasing ties to the West under the reigns of Kings Rama V and VI, there were several attempts by these western powers to establish a central bank for Siam to issue bank notes which would bring about substantial benefits. Yet these attempts did not materialise as the Siamese believed that these powers intended to reap the benefits for themselves. However, it was believed that in principle, having a central bank would serve as a central medium for trade and economy, but the project was shelved due to the lack of experience and expertise at that time.
Shortly after that, the plan to have central bank was revived, when Phraya Phahon Phon Phayuhasena seized power on 20 June 1933. However, the Minister of Finance consulted with James Bexter, the fiscal adviser to the Government at that time, who felt that it was not time to establish a central bank, given the lack of experts on banking issues in Siam, not to mention the lack of capital and the lack of a commercial banking system in the country. The Government pushed forward the project to establish a central bank again in 1935. The Cabinet resolved to have the Ministry of Finance to propose a bill on the Establishment of the National Bank, B.E. 2478 (1935), drafted by Luang Voranitipricha. The bill proposed to incorporate the Siam Commercial Bank Ltd as the national bank. With just a mere eight articles, the bill was regarded as incomprehensive and lacking in details by the Comptroller-General, hence it was not promulgated.
The Thai National Banking Bureau started its operations on 13 May 1940. The official opening ceremony was held on 24 June 1940, which coincided with the National Day then. It was only after more than a year’s operation of the Bureau when the Asia-Pacific Theatre of the Second World War erupted. Japanese troops landed on Thai shores on 8 December 1941. The invading Japanese demanded that the Thai Government set up a central bank comprising Japanese advisers and department heads. Of course the Thai Government could not accept such conditions and requested that Prince Viwat draft a bill to change the status of the Thai National Banking Bureau to a central bank, with immediate effect. Hence the “Bank of Thailand Act” was promulgated on 16 April 1942. The inauguration ceremonies were held on 10 December 1942, which was Constitution Day. On the following day, the Bank of Thailand started its operations at the former offices of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on Siphraya Road. Prince Viwat assumed the position of the first Governor.
According to the Bank of Thailand (BOT) Act B.E.2485 as amended by B.E.2551：1. Print and issue banknotes and other security documents；2. Promote monetary stability and formulate monetary policies；3. Manage the BOT’s assets；4.. Provide banking facilities to the government and act as the registrar for the government bonds；5. Provide banking facilities for the financial institutions；6. Establish or Support the establishment of payment system；7. Supervise and examine the financial institutions；8. Manage the country’s foreign exchange rate under the foreign exchange system and manage assets in the currency reserve according to the Currency Act.；9. Control the foreign exchange according to the exchange control act。
Manpower : 3,771，As of Feb. 1, 2014
Dr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul has been appointed on October 1st, 2010 to be the 22nd Governor of the Bank of Thailand, the country’s Central Bank. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Prasarn has worked in the top positions of a number of public and private organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand and Kasikornbank Pcl.
