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Baht nears 31 per US$ as gold rally and Fed-cut bets push currency to 4-year high

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025

Thin year-end liquidity and heavy gold-linked flows helped baht hit a fresh multi-year peak, with analysts flagging 31.00 per US$ as next key test, and warning of sharp two-way swings from position-squaring.

Triple Threat: Thai Authorities Launch Emergency Measures to Curb Surge in Baht

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025

Financial regulators move to tax and regulate online gold trading as the Thai currency outpaces regional rivals, threatening economic stability

Finance Ministry targets speculative online gold trades with possible special tax

December 23, 2025

Government is reviewing online gold trades that often lack physical settlement and may require platforms to submit data, with any measures aimed at curbing short-term speculation while protecting retail buyers and gold shops.

Baht hits 31.15 per US$, strongest in over four years

December 23, 2025

Analysts say record-high gold prices and gold-trading flows have driven the baht’s sharp December rise, while the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has begun tightening reporting and oversight of gold transactions to curb exchange-rate volatility.

Thai banks cut interest rates following MPC decision

December 20, 2025

In line with the Bank of Thailand's decision to lower the policy rate by 0.25%, both state-owned and commercial banks announce interest rate cuts on loans and deposits.

Bank of Thailand tightens controls on gold traders to curb strong baht

December 19, 2025

Bank of Thailand steps up scrutiny on gold traders to manage baht strength, warning large FX flows from gold trading could destabilise the currency.

MPC cuts interest rate to 1.25%, tightens control over baht as Thai economy struggles

December 18, 2025

The Bank of Thailand cuts interest rates to 1.25% to stimulate growth amid a sluggish economy and rising risks. The move aims to ease the burden on vulnerable sectors.

Thai Banks and BOT reserve THB164 billion for 2026 New Year holidays

December 17, 2025

Thai banks and the BOT have reserved THB164.4 billion in cash to ensure seamless transactions across ATMs and branches nationwide during the five-day New Year holiday.

Thai Shares Rise as Parliament Dissolution Triggers Election Mode

December 12, 2025

SET Index gains 0.37% in morning trade as political uncertainty prompts analysts to predict short-term volatility and recommend dividend stocks

Sarath Ratanavadi Tops Thai Rich List for Seventh Consecutive Year

December 11, 2025

GULF Energy CEO holds firm as Thailand's Stock Market Champion despite wealth drop; rival tycoons also see net worth shrink

Thai Regulators Launch Unified Crackdown on Scammers and Transnational Dirty Money

December 05, 2025

BOT, SEC, and SET align to combat 'grey capital,' tighten gold transaction controls, and prepare forex rules to manage baht strength amid surge in cybercrime

BOT extends 8% minimum credit card payment relief until the end of 2026

December 05, 2025

Bank of Thailand (BOT) has extended the 8% minimum credit card payment measure until December 31, 2026, to help vulnerable debtors, allowing those struggling to pay to restructure their debt into a long-term loan.

SET Mandates ESG: The New 'Path to Survival' for Thai Businesses

December 04, 2025

The Stock Exchange of Thailand adopts FTSE Russell standards and pushes for clean supply chains, warning that non-compliant assets risk being ‘forgotten’ by global capital

Thailand ready to host IMF-WBG Annual Meetings next year

December 04, 2025

Thailand is set to host the 2026 IMF-WBG Annual Meetings in Bangkok, showcasing its economic strengths and boosting global investment opportunities. The event will generate significant income and promote Thailand’s MICE capabilities, with over 15,000 attendees expected.

BOT Governor Vows to Erase 'Ivory Tower' Image, Tackle Sub-2% Growth

December 01, 2025

Vitai Ratanakorn shifts central bank's focus to structural issues; launches 'Social AMC' to help 2 million citizens clear household debt