Thai central bank sees bad loans rising amid new virus wave, but not a concern yet

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank said bad loans were likely to increase somewhat, but were not a worry yet as the country deals with a third wave of coronavirus infections.

The central bank will closely monitor the situation, Deputy Governor Ronadol Numnonda told a briefing on the extension of debt relief measures until the end of the year.

(Reporting by Orathai Sriring, Kitiphong Thaichareon, Satawasin Staporncharnchai; Editing by)