BANGKOK -- Thailand is trying to coax the baht down from six-year high territory as the currency's strength threatens local manufacturing and tourism.
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The strengthening baht has made Thai exports less competitive and driven up costs for foreign tourists. (Nikkei montage/Reuters) © Reuters
BANGKOK -- Thailand is trying to coax the baht down from six-year high territory as the currency's strength threatens local manufacturing and tourism.