Group 1 - The Thai government agencies, including the Bank of Thailand, have been advised to take swift action to maintain the Thai baht at an appropriate level due to its appreciation impacting exporters, particularly in agriculture and food sectors, which are crucial as exports account for 60% to 70% of Thailand's GDP [1] - The appreciation of the baht has led to a profit margin squeeze for exporters, with a reported increase of 7% to 10% in the baht's exchange rate against the dollar in 2025, continuing to rise [1] - The Thai National Shipowners Association has indicated that the baht's appreciation could reduce export revenues by 5% to 10%, affecting profit margins if product prices cannot be increased [1] Group 2 - The central bank is urged to closely monitor the baht's appreciation trend to prevent excessive exchange rate disparities with neighboring currencies and to regulate short-term speculative activities [2] - The Vice President of the Federation of Thai Industries has expressed concerns that without immediate measures, Thailand's competitiveness in the global market will decline, potentially leading to a decrease in foreign tourist numbers [3] - The FTI has called for better government responses to fluctuations in the baht's exchange rate caused by currency trading, capital flows, and gold and digital asset transactions, aiming to curb speculative behavior and excessive volatility [4] Group 3 - The Bank of Thailand's Governor has noted that the baht's rise to 31 baht per dollar is primarily driven by rising gold prices, with gold trading accounting for approximately 35% of all foreign exchange transactions [5] - The central bank is preparing to issue notifications requiring large domestic gold traders to report transactions made in baht through mobile applications, with proposed daily transaction limits set between 50 million to 100 million baht [5]
泰各政府机构被敦促采取行动来应对汇率问题
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2026-01-23 04:16