# Covid-19 situation pressuring baht

> The baht opened at 31.84 per dollar, firmer than the prior close of 31.86. Krungthai Bank's strategist said the currency was pressured by Thailand's unresolved Covid-19 situation and slow vaccine rollout, which prompted asset sales.

- Date: 2021-06-24 · published 2021-06-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/46858-covid-19-situation-pressuring-baht
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

This is routine FX commentary describing a small move with no new policy or supply cause affecting feed markets.

## Sources

- nationthailand.com: https://www.nationthailand.com/business/40002409

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