Thailand’s central bank governor struck a hawkish tone after robust economic growth data on Monday, saying officials were waiting for the right time to consider what would be the first interest-rate hike since 2011, Bloomberg reports. Thailand’s economy expanded at a slower pace in April-June and tourism decelerated, but the state planning agency kept its 2018 growth forecast at 4.2-4.7 per cent and raised its projection for export gains, according to Reuters. Ballooning household debt, however, may affect Thailand’s growth. Citing a survey by FT Confidential Research, Nikkei Asian Review reported that consumers are having trouble making repayments on their debts, with credit cards and car loans the main areas of concern.