Policymakers and exporters in Thailand are once again voicing concern about the strength of the baht, and earlier today the central bank announced some new measures to put downward pressure on the currency. Our forecast is that interest rates will remain unchanged this year, but if the currency continues to appreciate, pressure will grow on the central bank to loosen monetary policy.
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