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Wednesday, Jul 01, 2026

Thai Business Groups Warn Strong Baht Is Undermining Export Competitiveness

Thailand’s Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking has warned that the strong baht is eroding export competitiveness, even after a slight depreciation to around 32 baht per US dollar. Industry leaders say Thai goods remain costly in global markets, increasing pressure for possible policy coordination to support exporters.
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