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Bring the baht down to earth
News, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2020
» A day before the end of last year, the baht touched a fresh six-year high as it fell below the 30-mark to 29.9 to the US dollar. A strong local currency has sparked concerns that it may create pressure on the economy.
Oil Fund scraps 1-baht discount
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/01/2020
» The Energy Ministry yesterday announced the end of the one-baht discount on eight types of motor fuel, saying US-Iran military tensions were likely to ease and pose little threat to the stability of oil prices.
Multi-billion-baht scam gang busted
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/02/2025
» Police have arrested 10 suspected members of a Thai-Chinese investment scam gang raking in billions of baht during raids in Bangkok and several provinces.
Laos's EDL-Gen plans baht bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/12/2018
» A Laos-based firm intends to raise funds by issuing baht-denominated bonds for the Nam Ngum 2 hydroelectric power plant, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Strong baht to depress 2018 exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2018
» Thailand's rice exports are expected to ease this year from an expected record high of 11.2-11.3 million tonnes in 2017 because of rising global demand and the competitiveness of the local grain, says the Thai Rice Exporters Association.
BoT: Baht climbs as greenback slips
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/01/2019
» The baht's rising value is a result of the US dollar depreciation, stemming from domestic political developments in the world's largest economy, says the Bank of Thailand.
BoT warns baht will remain volatile
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/03/2019
» The Bank of Thailand warned the baht is likely to remain volatile and that it intervened in the market when the baht strengthened at a faster pace than economic fundamentals would suggest, helping business operators adjust, says a senior official.
Exporters hope next regime steadies baht
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2019
» Exporters are proposing that the next government stabilise the baht to be in line with the currencies of regional and trading partners, beef up market diversification and speed up trade talks to retain export growth this year.
Baht volatility could mean outlook revisions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/03/2019
» Business operators are likely to revise GDP and export projections next month amid concern over the baht's volatility and pressure on shipments.
Baht volatility seen ahead of election
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/03/2019
» The baht is about to hit some turbulence -- not only volatility from the March 24 election, but also a period of seasonal weakness that is fast approaching.