Thai PM says central bank rate hikes no good for economy – World

BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said the central bank’s rate increases have not been good at all for the economy, urging it to avoid moves that will adversely impact low-income families and small businesses.

The government of Srettha, a real estate tycoon who took office in August, is seeking to spur growth in Southeast Asia’s second biggest economy though stimulus and…