Baht surges against most currencies, battle for first Thai casino - Sept 24

Thailand news - Thailand's baht is surging against the USD and many other currencies amid calls for the Bank of Thailand to try and curb its increases. Thailand's freelancers, including sex workers, will get added protection and welfare from a new bill, floods and mudslides have returned to northern Thailand, whilst dams in central Thailand are waiting for rain, and which area is going to get the go ahead for Thailand's first casino?

Tim Newton Today is daily news commentary about Thai and the region, including issues of interest to expats and travellers to Thailand.

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