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Finance Minister Rejects Gold as Key Driver of Baht Strength

Finance Minister Rejects Gold as Key Driver of Baht Strength

Thailand’s Finance Minister has dismissed claims that gold trading is the primary cause of the baht’s recent strength. Instead, he cited the current account surplus, bond inflows, and interest rate differentials as the main factors, while pledging measures to curb speculation.
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