*Aussie At 1-week High Of 74.74 Against Yen

*BoE's Bean: Central Bank May Ask Chancellor For Permission To Raise Target For Asset Purchase Beyond GBP 150 Bln If Needed: Reports

Pound Ticks Up Ahead Of U.K. Economic Reports

Thai Central Bank Holds Key Interest Rate

*Austria June HICP Down 0.3% On Year Vs. 0.1% Rise In May