Thai Baht faces further losses as oil prices rise amid Iran War

4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27

Strategists from MUFG Bank and Malayan Banking highlight the baht’s vulnerability due to Thailand’s large energy imports and seasonal current account pressures in the second quarter.
The ongoing Iran War has driven up oil prices, intensifying downward pressure on the Thai baht and making it one of Asia’s weakest currencies since the conflict began.
Analysts warn that unless oil prices stabilize or the conflict eases, Thailand’s currency could face continued depreciation, affecting the broader economy and potentially increasing import costs.

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