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Thai Baht Forecast 2026: Should You Exchange Money Now?

BANGKOK - The Thai baht in 2026 gives a mixed outlook for travelers, expats, investors, and companies that need to move money in or out of Thailand. THB is the currency code for the Thai baht, Thailand's official currency.

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Why Is Bitcoin Dropping? The Real Reasons Behind a Sudden Bitcoin Price Slide

BANGKOK - Watching the Bitcoin Price , a leading cryptocurrency, fall fast can feel like stepping onto an elevator that drops without warning.

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Strong Baht Casts a Shadow Over Thailand’s Tourism and Exports

BANGKOK - Thailand’s Baht has climbed to its strongest level in four years, and the timing could not be worse for two pillars of the economy. An 8% rise against the US dollar since January has chipped away at Thailand’s price edge.

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US Inflation Under Trump Hits Lowest Level Since 2021

WASHINGTON — The US economy is bouncing back, with inflation hitting its lowest level since February 2021. The Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) reports that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by just 2.3% in April 2025 compared to the previous…

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Bitcoin and Gold Surge as Trade War Fears Drive Investors to Safe Havens

Trade war tensions have flared up in 2025, rattling markets and pushing investors to rethink where to put their money. After sharp U.S. tariffs were imposed under President Trump, uncertainty has spread across the globe.

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Thai Baht Hits a 19 Month High Against the US Dollar

Poon Panichpibool, a capital market strategist at Krungthai Global Markets, predicts that the Thai baht will move between 32.80 to 33.00 baht/USD after hitting a 19-month high of 32.93 baht versus the US dollar (USD).

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