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The baht strengthened to 31.15 per dollar, its highest level in more than four years. Analysts attribute the sharp December rise mainly to record gold prices and gold-related trading flows.
The Bank of Thailand has begun tightening reporting and oversight of gold transactions.
Gold-driven currency gains add volatility to Thai export pricing, and central bank curbs could limit further appreciation. The effect on feed and grain prices is indirect.
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