Baht Situation
The baht opened at 33.50 per US dollar, strengthening 3.5% from end-2025 at 34.72.
Strengthening Factors
- Thailand current account surplus of $5.2 billion in Q1
- 9.5 million foreign tourist arrivals in Q1
- Foreign capital inflows of over 150 billion baht into Thai stocks and bonds
Business Impact
A stronger baht affects export and energy sectors earning in dollars, but benefits import and tourism sectors.