Chinese tourists can help pull Thai baht out of political morass


BANGKOK: Thailand’s baht slid to the lowest level since March last week but there are reasons to believe it will bounce back in coming months.

The currency is poised to recover as an upsurge in Chinese tourists bolsters the nation’s finances, while any resolution to the political standoff that is dragging down Thai assets will likely lead to a relief rally, analysts said

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