Although the current strength of the Thai Baht has helped manufacturers in Thailand to reduce their import costs of equipment, machinery and raw materials there are growing concerns over the negative effect on exports. For example, the Electrical, Electronics and Allied Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries have suggested that the Bank of Thailand should pay more attention to the problems faced by exporters instead of worrying about inflation. The likely 2010 export numbers for appliances such as washing machines, refrigerators and air conditioners are lower than expected earlier in the year due to the rise of the baht against the US Dollar.
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