# Bangkok Post - Thailand may deliver bigger rate cut to curb baht, Citi says

> Citigroup says the Bank of Thailand could deliver a larger-than-expected rate cut in October, as officials face pressure to curb the baht's rise of almost 6% this year. Citi recommends buying dollars against the baht. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged urgent action on the currency.

- Date: 2025-09-26 · published 2025-09-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/23150-bangkok-post-thailand-may-deliver-bigger-rate-cut-to-curb-baht-citi-says
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

A weaker baht from looser policy would lift USD/THB and cut the cost of Thai-origin feed and rice imports for buyers priced in dollars. Expected policy easing is a modest currency driver for regional feed and commodity import costs.

## Read by commodity

- USDTHB: bullish ▲

## Sources

- bangkokpost.com: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3111170/thailandmay-deliver-bigger-rate-cut-to-curb-baht-citi-says

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