Thai Baht Opens Stronger at 32.70 on August 26, 2026

Prachachat•Economy•22h ago

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The Thai Baht opened at 32.70 per US dollar on August 26, 2026, strengthening from the previous close.

•The Thai Baht opened at 32.70 per US dollar on August 26, 2026.
•TTB expects the Baht to move in a narrow range primarily following gold price directions.
•Foreign investors net sold Thai stocks by 958 million Baht and Thai bonds by 2,283 million Baht yesterday.
•The market expects the MPC to unanimously maintain the policy interest rate at 1.00%.

•The Thai Baht opened at 32.70 per US dollar on August 26, 2026, compared to the previous close of 32.75 per US dollar.
•TTB set the support level at 32.60 Baht and the resistance level at 32.90 Baht per US dollar.
•TTB indicated the Baht may face depreciation pressure from foreign investors selling Thai assets.
•Gold buying as a safe-haven asset remains high due to concerns over US public debt and new tensions with Iran.
•Global banks predict gold prices could reach 5,000 – 5,400 dollars per ounce by the end of 2026.
•Market participants are monitoring the MPC meeting results and the US PCE inflation index.
•The Fed Chair is scheduled to speak at the Jackson Hole Symposium late this week.
•Foreign investors net sold 958 million Baht in Thai stocks and 2,283 million Baht in Thai bonds yesterday.

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TTB(ทีทีบี)

The entity whose Money Market and International Transaction Department provided the currency analysis.

MPC(กนง.)

The committee whose meeting result regarding the policy interest rate is being monitored.

Fed(เฟด)

The organization whose Chair will speak at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

USA(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The country whose public debt is causing concerns and whose PCE inflation index is being monitored.

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️

The country involved in new tensions contributing to gold being seen as a safe-haven asset.