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Thai baht weakens beyond 33 to the dollar, offering short-term boost for tourists—but remains volatile and unpredictable
09 May 2025 23:42 GMT
… global uncertainty?
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht opened at 33.02 … a “ping-pong baht,” with the currency bouncing in unpredictable … geopolitical and financial news.
Thailand’s tourism sector, … attracts more investment, the baht could face renewed pressure …
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Thai baht appreciation may favour Cambodian tourism
09 May 2025 00:54 GMT
… exchange rate of Thai baht against the US … alternative now with Thai baht strengthening against the … Thailand is experiencing notable impacts due to the appreciation of the Thai baht …
“Currency fluctuations, particularly involving the US dollar, Thai baht, …
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Ringgit, baht lead Asian FX lower as dollar firms on trade optimism
09 May 2025 06:20 GMT
The Malaysian ringgit and Thailand’s baht led losses among subdued … of nearly 3%.
The currency weakened as Malaysia’s … currency momentum, said Christopher Wong, FX strategist at OCBC.
The Thai baht … before stabilizing again.
The currency traded flat on Friday, …
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Thailand’s tourist ‘value for money’ appeal wanes as strong baht and rising regional competition take toll
09 May 2025 03:08 GMT
… Baht, Weak Signal – Tourists feel the pinch as Thailand’s currency … stays firm, driving them toward cheaper regional alternatives.
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand … headwinds as its currency strengthens and … May 8, the Thai baht opened at 32. …
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Thailand launches 2025 grand tourism and sports campaign framework
08 May 2025 23:14 GMT
… strategy.
BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under … private sector efforts, enhance Thailand’s international competitiveness, … tourism platform and multi-currency VAT refund system … approximately 3.4 trillion Baht in tourism revenue. …
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Strong Thai baht pressures fragile tourism sector, shortens stays in already expensive Pattaya
06 May 2025 02:26 GMT
… tighten spending.
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht has surged to … significant pressure on Thailand’s already fragile … international tourists are finding Thailand increasingly expensive. This is … Without a reversal in currency trends or additional government …
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Foreign tourists consider more than just the baht exchange rate when choosing Pattaya
07 May 2025 20:05 GMT
… choosing Pattaya.
PATTAYA, Thailand – While the Thai baht opened on May … to visit Pattaya.
The baht has been moving sideways, … also contributed to slight baht weakness. Meanwhile, the … draws, regardless of slight currency fluctuations.
Safety and Social …
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Dollar confusion reigns amid uncertainty
10 May 2025 04:22 GMT
Currency markets that only a few months ago assumed a trade war would lift the US dollar now suspect that a full-scale devaluation may be underway, suggesting few market players have a clear handle yet on the US administration's dollar plans.
Much like …
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Double trouble for Asean exporters as Trump’s tariffs, currency swings bite hard
07 May 2025 05:48 GMT
… the region to sharp currency spikes, which will certainly … extent, the Philippines and Thailand.
Asian markets have also … to resume.
And while currency appreciation is unfavourable for Asean … for the Singdollar, ringgit and baht – which are still retracing …
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Cheaper shores calling – Tourists increasingly opt for Vietnam and Cambodia as Thailand’s costs rise with a strengthening baht
07 May 2025 02:37 GMT
… appreciation could further damage Thailand’s fragile tourism recovery. … as the Thai baht continues to strengthen, making Thailand a more … further in local economies.
Baht blues in Pattaya – Local … as the strong Thai currency drives away budget-conscious …