The baht against the dollar at the end of this year is expected to be 35.75. The baht in the first quarter of 2017 is expected to be 36, and 35.75 in the second quarter. In the third quarter of 2017 it is expected to reach 35.50 and 35.25 in the fourth quarter, according to the Global Markets Group. The Global Markets Group plans to grow in four segments – Japanese firms in Thailand, multinational companies, financial institutions, and Thai companies. He said the bank would also leverage Japanese firms’ knowledge of risk management to help Thai companies better manage risk amid financial-market volatility.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 25, 2016 18:03 UTC