Baht slumps 8%, trade deficit widens as exports boom

25 Jun 2026, 21:23 ICT·10w ago

Thailand's baht has fallen 8% against major currencies, while record exports mask a widening trade deficit. The weaker baht gives expats more purchasing power when converting foreign income or savings, but signals underlying economic imbalances.

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