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Thai baht more volatile than its peers: central bank chief

Published Sat, Oct 28, 2023 · 11:14 AM
    • Central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput says global risks have increased and the Middle East problems are a concern.
    • Central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput says global risks have increased and the Middle East problems are a concern. PHOTO: REUTERS

    THAILAND’S baht currency has been more volatile than its peers due to capital outflows from the South-east Asian country, the central bank governor said on Saturday (Oct 28).

    Global risks have increased and the Middle East problems are a concern, Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput told reporters. REUTERS

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