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Chinese restaurant in Huai Khwang refuses baht, accepts yuan
Chinese restaurant in Huai Khwang refuses baht, accepts yuan
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
A viral claim that a Chinese restaurant in Huai Khwang accepted only yuan has raised concerns over Thai payment rules and tax oversightBaht weakens as war risks and foreign fund flows hit sentiment
Baht weakens as war risks and foreign fund flows hit sentiment
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
The Thai baht has entered a weaker and more volatile phase, pressured by Middle East tensions, foreign fund flows, dividend payments and uncertainty over global interest-rate decisions.Middle East war hits Thai food exports in first two months of 2026
Middle East war hits Thai food exports in first two months of 2026
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Weak global demand, US tariff uncertainty, a firmer baht and Indonesian import curbs added pressure, leaving Thai food exports down 10.5% in January-February 2026.Baht slides past 32 as Strait of Hormuz fears push oil above US$100
Baht slides past 32 as Strait of Hormuz fears push oil above US$100
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
The baht weakened past 32 to the dollar, hitting 32.21, as Hormuz fears drove oil above US$100 and boosted the US dollar.Gold Traders Association eyes special gold price; up over 1,000 baht per baht-weight
Gold Traders Association eyes special gold price; up over 1,000 baht per baht-weight
SUNDAY, MARCH 01, 2026
Global bullion’s sharp jump is pushing Thai retailers to reassess weekend pricing, as shops pause gold bar trading amid heightened Middle East tensions.Thailand faces high Baht volatility from internal and external risks
Thailand faces high Baht volatility from internal and external risks
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Despite recent interest rate cuts providing a temporary lifeline, the Thai economy in 2026 remains trapped in a state of high uncertainty. Financial experts caution that domestic weaknesses, such as shrinking credit and tight liquidity, alongside global financial turbulence, leave the country with low immunity against incoming economic shocks.Thai rice exports drop 17.5% in Jan 2026 as strong baht impacts market
Thai rice exports drop 17.5% in Jan 2026 as strong baht impacts market
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Thailand's rice industry faces a challenging 2026 as January export volumes tumbled to 530,287 tons, pressured by an uncompetitive exchange rate and a surge in global production led by India.Baht breaks below 31 per dollar as inflows gather pace
Baht breaks below 31 per dollar as inflows gather pace
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
The baht strengthened beyond 31/$ on Feb 23, supported by higher gold prices, a weaker dollar and foreign inflows into Thai assetsStrong baht and high prices curb Thai rice exports as global trade hits record
Strong baht and high prices curb Thai rice exports as global trade hits record
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
USDA projects 2026 rice trade at 62.8 million tonnes (milled basis), while Thailand’s export outlook is trimmed as baht appreciation and higher domestic prices squeeze margins.FPO sees baht firming to 32 per dollar in 2026, but Fed-cut bets trimmed
FPO sees baht firming to 32 per dollar in 2026, but Fed-cut bets trimmed
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
Thailand’s Fiscal Policy Office expects the baht to strengthen in 2026, projecting an average of 32.0 per US dollar, supported by a weaker dollar outlook, higher gold prices and a current-account surplus. It cautioned that appreciation may be less pronounced as markets now expect fewer Fed rate cuts.