# Thai baht is too strong and impacting exports, minister says

> Thailand's commerce minister said the baht is too strong and is hurting exports, which are expected to grow only slightly this year. He called on the central bank to act on the currency.

- Date: 2024-09-16 · published 2024-09-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/28598-thai-baht-is-too-strong-and-impacting-exports-minister-says
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

Official concern about export losses from baht strength points to pressure for intervention, which would limit currency-driven swings in Thai trade flows.

## Read by commodity

- USDTHB: neutral

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-baht-is-too-strong-impacting-exports-minister-says-2024-09-16/

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