Listen to this articleThe Bank of Thailand says it remains confident in its ability to manage baht volatility against the US dollar after Thailand was added to a US Treasury watchlist for currency practices. She said the central bank typically manages baht volatility against the US dollar in both directions and does not pursue any objective of currency manipulation. The recent designation was based mainly on Thailand’s trade and current account surpluses with the US, Ms Chayawadee said. Exporters are advised to be cautious about baht volatility, the source noted. The TNSC reiterated that Thailand’s exchange rate policy is determined by market mechanisms and is not intended to create unfair trade advantages.

Source: Bangkok Post January 30, 2026 14:19 UTC