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Assessing the fallout from Thailand's flood disaster

Thailand’s flood situation deteriorated in early November, with water breaking through defences and flowing further into Bangkok and its surrounding provinces. Agriculture, manufacturing and tourism have all been badly affected. With confidence flagging and fears for the global economy intensifying, we think that the Bank of Thailand will soon cut its policy rate in a bid to lift confidence and support growth.

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