BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's new finance minister said he will not interfere in the central bank's monetary policy decisions and will let it handle the strengthening baht currency. .
The ministry plans to introduce economic stimulus measures after the government has announced its policies in parliament next week, Uttama Savanayana told reporters.
The baht has appreciated about 5.9% against the dollar so far this year, threatening the export-dependent economy and its pivotal tourism.
(Reporting by Kitiphong Thaichareon; Writing by Orathai Sriring; Editing by Kim Coghill)
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| 1.074 USD | -0.18% | -1.28% | - | ||
| 39.42 THB | -0.19% | -0.91% | - | ||
| 36.71 THB | -0.03% | +0.34% | - | ||
