Thai central bank leaves key rate unchanged, lowers 2021 GDP outlook


BANGKOK: Thailand's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged at a record low on Wednesday but downgraded its 2021 economic outlook as the tourism-reliant country deals with a fresh outbreak of coronavirus.

Southeast Asia's second-largest economy continues to recover, but downside risks remains high and it needs the low policy rate, the Bank of Thailand aid.

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