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Analysts predict that the Thai baht will soon test 32 against the US dollar, with even stronger gains due to a weakening greenback. The US Federal Reserve faces mounting pressure to cut interest rates in September, creating a favourable environment for the baht's rise. Following Thailand’s 25 basis points policy rate cut, the baht hovered between 32.24 and 32.26 to the dollar on Thursday, after wrapping up at 32.31 on Wednesday.

 

Asian currencies are on the rise, with substantial gains for the Indonesian rupiah and Malaysian ringgit, as the US dollar slumps to its lowest in weeks. This rebound comes amid heavy dollar sell-offs and diminished US bond yields, as markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate reduction next month. Head of research at K-Research, Kanjana Chockpisansin, noted the impact of this dynamic on currency strength across the globe.

 

According to CME FedWatch, there is a near certainty (99.9%) that the Fed will cut rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting, spurred by the latest inflation figures. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated a potential rate cut of up to 0.50% due to weak employment numbers. He advocates for a minimum 1.5 percentage point reduction in the benchmark rate, reported the Bangkok Post.

 

Despite the rate interventions, the Bank of Thailand is vigilant about the baht’s rising strength relative to regional currencies, a factor affecting Thailand’s export and tourism competitiveness. Forecasts from Maybank Securities suggest the baht could appreciate further to 31.5 by year’s end. K-Research highlights that the baht has climbed 5.6% year-to-date, trailing the yen’s 7.5% rise but ahead of the yuan’s 1.8% growth.

 

Regional currencies saw a surge, with the Philippine peso and rupiah up by 1.3% and 0.3%, respectively. Meanwhile, the ringgit posted an impressive 6.5% growth. Ms. Kanjana noted the potential for the baht to strike a range of 32.00–32.10 against the dollar through the end of the year. Kasikornbank maintains its forecast of 33.7 baht by the end of 2025.

 

As global markets prepare for further shifts, eyes are on the baht’s trajectory amid evolving economic conditions.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from [source] 2025-08-15

 

They lowered the interest for the fourth time earlier this week, are on high alert over the tensions with Cambodia.

Are in a major political crisis, and tourism is down.

 

I agree, all the right reasons for a strong baht.

Someone is pulling the strings to getbetter value overseas meanwhile normal  thais suffer

yes a massive export and toursim boost

 

OMG

There is no economic, financial or political reason for the strong Thai Baht at this time.

 

The Baht's strength is counter to all the available economic and financial data.

 

Thus, it is clear that the Baht is being ,,,,,

1 hour ago, JimHuaHin said:

There is no economic, financial or political reason for the strong Thai Baht at this time.

 

The Baht's strength is counter to all the available economic and financial data.

 

Thus, it is clear that the Baht is being ,,,,,

manipulated........

39 minutes ago, petermik said:

manipulated........

As always. 

7 hours ago, CallumWK said:

They lowered the interest for the fourth time earlier this week, are on high alert over the tensions with Cambodia.

Are in a major political crisis, and tourism is down.

 

I agree, all the right reasons for a strong baht.

Plus an 860 billion baht government deficit for FY 2026 and no clear way to borrow all that money.

Try going to xe.com and get real time data where you are able to track the USD to THB and not read an article(s) which are a dime a dozen.

4 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Thus, it is clear that the Baht is being ,,,,,

As it has been all the time... even during Covid

Another blow to tourism given the fact, that Thailand's pricing is no longer in relation to services rendered and the neighboring competition in the ASEAN region has not been sleeping either. 

Exports must be limping as well, possibly a devaluation is on the cards to rescue Thaiiland's ailing situation? 

5 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

There is no economic, financial or political reason for the strong Thai Baht at this time.

 

The Baht's strength is counter to all the available economic and financial data.

 

Thus, it is clear that the Baht is being ,,,,,

The Baht has weakened significantly against the GBP over the last few days. Have you ever considered the Baht's strength against the US$ is more about how bad the economy is looking in the USA?

Other major currencies are available...... where the THB seems to be "soaring" in the opposite direction

8 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Someone is pulling the strings to getbetter value overseas meanwhile normal  thais suffer

That has always been the case. The rich and powerful in Thailand are heavy investors in overseas property and stocks, which is why the Baht is permanently over-valued. It catches up with them occasionally, as it did in 1997/1998.

Just read this and the dollar went back up to 32.41  🙄

12 hours ago, webfact said:

Analysts predict that the Thai baht will soon test 32 against the US dollar, with even stronger gains due to a weakening greenback.

 

That's bad news for Thai exports, and also bad news for the tourist industry. 

10 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Someone is pulling the strings to getbetter value overseas meanwhile normal  thais suffer

I'm sure there are other factors but when interest rate were at record lows the baht was weak so cutting rates now nowhere close to the lowest baht appreciates?

I'm sure the self appointed economist here will gives us the answer 🤑

I never thought I'd say this but I'd like to see 33 so I can change some dollars.

4 hours ago, cdulaney said:

Try going to xe.com and get real time data where you are able to track the USD to THB and not read an article(s) which are a dime a dozen.

On my bookmarks bar, check it every day, good site. 

5 hours ago, nglodnig said:

Other major currencies are available...... where the THB seems to be "soaring" in the opposite direction

Not the Australian dollar which has depreciated at least 15% against the baht since this time last year.

Yea, let it fly, I will spend less 

19 hours ago, smedly said:

yes a massive export and toursim boost

 

OMG

 

let me edit this...

 

yes, a massive tourism export boost... to vietnam

On 8/15/2025 at 5:49 AM, ozz1 said:

Someone is pulling the strings to getbetter value overseas meanwhile normal  thais suffer

Bye bye tourists 

Believing statements made by banks and their analysts is akin to believing the stories told by bar girls.

Sometimes it may by the truth, but only when it serves their interests.

On 8/14/2025 at 11:49 PM, ozz1 said:

Someone is pulling the strings

 

Thaksin has experience in this.

 

When trump was first President we saw it move down to 30 to usd

47 has moved from 34 to today 

On 8/14/2025 at 8:35 PM, JimHuaHin said:

There is no economic, financial or political reason for the strong Thai Baht at this time.

 

The Baht's strength is counter to all the available economic and financial data.

 

Thus, it is clear that the Baht is being ,,,,,

The marriage & dating market has been manipulated for several decades now.  h0-flation is real.

Making monkeys jump through visa, passport and vaccine hoops is all part of the entertainment for satanists.

Not to mention what has been going on in home countries... Over 990,000 american women filed for divorce in 2024.

It's cash me outside time, worldwide. 

5 minutes ago, Cult of the Sun said:

The marriage & dating market has been manipulated for several decades now.  h0-flation is real.

Making monkeys jump through visa, passport and vaccine hoops is all part of the entertainment for satanists.

Not to mention what has been going on in home countries... Over 990,000 american women filed for divorce in 2024.

It's cash me outside time, worldwide. 

Some of us have normal functioning marriages though no need to generalize

2 hours ago, sharot724 said:

When trump was first President we saw it move down to 30 to usd

47 has moved from 34 to today 

The first two super bowls added up to 45 and 47, but that's just a coincidence. 

Trump's foot is on the R - apprentice logo

Trump's head of the CDC was RRR

Super bowl 18 was R vs. R.

R=18

Toys R us has the staRR in the R

Bart StaRR was mvp of first two super bowls

The apprentice premiered on 1/8

Elvis was born on 1/8.

Elvis sang jailhouse rock and now is locking up people for being homeless, as trump the prez.

After Elvis sang jailhouse rock back in the day, the incarceration rate in the US skyrocketed.

Elvis Trump is the spirit of 76 and apollo 18..

Elvis Channel on sirrius is 76.

There were 7600 days between the end of WWI and the beg. of WWII

and on, and on....

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