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Baht declines most in three weeks
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/03/2014
» Thailand’s baht dropped by the most in three weeks after the central bank lowered the benchmark interest rate, extending losses triggered by the Constitutional Court throwing out an investment bill.
Baht advances on easing political strife
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/03/2014
» Thailand’s baht rose this week, after falling in each of the previous two periods, on increased fund inflows as anti-government protesters removed blockades at four main intersections in central Bangkok.
Stocks rise to two-month high
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/03/2014
» Thai stocks advanced, sending the benchmark index to a two-month high, after anti-government protesters removed blockades at four main intersections in central Bangkok.
Baht down on political violence
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/02/2014
» Thailand’s baht fell the most in almost a week after explosions at anti-government protest sites killed four people over the weekend, adding to concern there is no end in sight for the unrest that is damaging growth.
Baht set for worst week of 2014
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/02/2014
» Thailand's baht headed for its worst week this year amid concern prolonged political turmoil will deepen an economic slowdown.
Baht posts biggest 3-day loss
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/02/2014
» The baht posted its biggest three-day loss in more than six weeks on concern escalating political tensions will hurt growth at a time when investors are trimming holdings of emerging-market assets.
Prasarn sees policy space to cut rate
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/02/2014
» SYDNEY — Thailand has scope to cut interest rates even as policy makers debate the effectiveness of lower borrowing costs on growth hurt by political unrest, central bank governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said.
Q4 growth slows to 0.6%
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/02/2014
» The economy grew at the slowest pace in almost two years last quarter as political unrest hurt local demand and tourism, increasing pressure on the central bank to cut interest rates and support expansion.
Rice tumbles on stock sale call
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/02/2014
» Rice farmer Pakasit Jamjaras usually spends his days tilling soil, just like his forefathers. Now he’s been harvesting signatures instead of grain, with a petition to King Bhumibol Adulyadej because the government hasn’t paid for his crop in five months.
Political crisis splits families
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/02/2014
» Cod Satrusayang's family has found a way out of their Thai crisis. They have agreed to stop talking about politics.