Thai Baht Rally at Risk as Central Bank Curbs, Elections Weigh
The Thai baht’s rally may be losing steam as the central bank steps up efforts to curb the currency’s strength…
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Thai Tourism Takes Hit as Strong Baht, War Compounds China Fears
Thailand, famed for its fantastic food and wild nightlife, is poised for its first annual drop in tourist arrivals in…
Thailand Trade Deficit Widens as Imports Surge, Baht Strengthens
Thailand posted a higher-than-expected trade deficit for a second month as a jump in imports outpaced sluggish export growth, underscoring…
Thai Baht Surges to Four-Year High Ahead of BOT Rate Decision
The Thai baht climbed to the highest in more than four years, heaping pressure on the central bank to stem…
Thailand Eyes Tougher Gold-Trade Rules After Baht Swings
Thailand’s central bank plans to tighten reporting rules for gold transactions after rising bullion flows contributed to swings in the…
Thai Central Bank Sees Room for Rate Cut, Wants a Weaker Baht
Thailand’s newly-appointed central bank governor says the baht should be weaker to reflect economic fundamentals, and there is room to…
Weak Thai Tourism Set to Crimp Baht Year-End Rally, Analysts Say
The Thai baht’s traditional year-end rally will be dimmed as Chinese tourists continue to shun the country and traders bet…
Why the Thai Baht Is Defying Economic Gravity
On its current trajectory, the Thai baht is expected to record its biggest annual gain in six years against the…
Thailand Said to Weigh Tax on Gold Trades to Slow Baht Rally
Thai authorities are considering a tax on physical gold trading to slow a rally in the nation’s currency that has…