The interest rates in Thailand were recently dropped by the Central Bank of Thailand. People that want to save money in these times of uncertainty are being punished for doing exactly what they should be doing. Why would anyone want to spend money and get loans during times of an economic crisis?
The interest rates dropped one whole percent, from 3.75 to 2.75, giving people an excuse to spend more money and take more loans, it does not matter that the whole world is crashing before our eyes, it must be an illusion, right? We will be saved, right? Dumping trillions of dollars will solve the situation, right? Pouring gasoline over a fire will put it out, right? Get over yourself, wake up and smell the coffee. Here is a crash course, economics 101, when inflation goes up, interest rates must also go up in order to control inflation, what is going on is going against the laws of economics. Continue reading →