BANGKOK, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Bank of Thailand governor Tarisa Watanagase said on Saturday that fears of double-digit inflation were easing due to falling oil prices, possibly reducing the need for more interest rate increases.

She also brushed aside a spat with the government about her anti-inflationary stance, saying she felt no pressure from Finance Minister Surapong Suebwonglee, who fears higher rates will crimp growth and hit the government's sagging popularity.

"I don't think it's a problem. Everybody is working for the interests of the country. Consultation is needed," she told reporters asking for her reaction to deputy finance minister Suchart Thadathamrongvej calls on Friday for her resignation.

The central bank raised rates last month by 25 basis points to 3.50 percent -- its first hike in two years -- and hinted at more to come after annual inflation rate hit 9.2 percent in July, fuelled by soaring food and energy prices. "Worries about inflation have eased, but I don't want to say that we have no worries at all. We have to keep watch closely," she said.