# Baht breaks below 31 per dollar as inflows gather pace

> The baht strengthened beyond 31 per dollar on February 23, supported by higher gold prices, a weaker US dollar and foreign inflows into Thai assets. Local banks said the baht could keep strengthening on capital inflows and investment.

- Date: 2026-02-24 · published 2026-02-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20900-baht-breaks-below-31-per-dollar-as-inflows-gather-pace
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

A stronger baht raises the dollar cost of Thai exports and can reduce their competitiveness in global markets. This is a currency-driven factor with only a small effect on feed commodity pricing.

## Read by commodity

- USDTHB: bearish ▼

## Sources

- nationthailand.com: https://www.nationthailand.com/business/banking-finance/40062888

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