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Asean Business

Thai central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged, as expected

The Bank of Thailand is expected to keep borrowing costs steady at 1% at its Jun 24, 2026, meeting.
Capital Markets & Currencies

Baht drops to one-year low on expectations of rate gap with US

As gold rallied globally in 2025, the Thai currency climbed alongside it, hitting a five-year high.
Asean Business

Thailand’s digital gold mega investors hit by central bank’s rush to control the baht

The Thai currency has already weakened more than 4% since the war began in late February, trailing only the Philippine peso in Asia.
Asean Business

Thai baht war losses set to deepen on oil shock, strategists say

Once the immediate geopolitical stress fades, investors are expected to rotate back into pro-cyclical, trade-sensitive currencies linked to tech and global growth, says OCBC's Christopher Wong.
Capital Markets & Currencies
BT EXPLAINS

What’s behind the Singdollar’s strength amid the Iran war – and how long will it last?

The baht has gained about 9% over the past year, making it the second-best performer among Asian currencies.
Asean Business

Thai gold-trading curbs take effect as authorities rein in baht

Rice shipments from the country have struggled in recent years due to stiffer competition from lower-cost producers and volatile weather.
Asean Business

Thailand’s US$4 billion rice exports seen strained by baht rally

The Singdollar remains a bastion of stability, but the currencies around it are on the move.
Capital Markets & Currencies

How strong is the Singdollar? These charts show how it is performing against regional currencies

Bank of Thailand said it is tightening rules for online gold trading to curb speculative activity that can amplify swings in the baht.
Asean Business

Thailand signals baht intervention room after US puts it on currency watchlist

Banks would be required to carry out enhanced due diligence and report withdrawals above a threshold likely to be set at 3 million to 5 million baht
International

Thailand tightens scrutiny after cash withdrawals of over US$6 million each

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