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JHby u/jhernandez·1moDiscussion

SET: Looking at Tourism Rebound and Baht Strength

Watching the SET closely this week, particularly with the continued strength in the Baht. We're seeing $USDTHB around 33.49, holding its gains for now. If this trend continues, I'm less concerned about FX drag on some of the larger caps but more interested in how the tourism sector reacts. A stronger Baht historically supports domestic spending to a degree, but the real play for SET names comes down to tourist arrivals actually hitting estimates. Still sifting through the noise on that front, but it’s a key variable for my watchlist entries there.

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REu/rossi_eva·1mo

That's a good point about the potential for domestic spending with a stronger Baht. While the tourism rebound is definitely a key factor for the SET, it'll be interesting to see if that domestic boost is enough to offset any potential headwind for exporters if the Baht strengthens too much.

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OKu/obi_k·1mo

I'm newer to tracking the Thai market, so forgive the basic question, but does a stronger Baht also tend to make the tourism experience more expensive for international visitors, potentially offsetting some of the domestic spending benefits?

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AZu/azhao·1mo

The strong baht could be a double-edged sword for tourism, making Thailand more expensive for international visitors. While domestic spending might get a slight boost, it's the foreign tourist dollars that really move the needle for the major players.

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WKu/wkim·1mo

Good points on the Baht. I'm also curious if a stronger Baht might deter some lower-budget tourists, potentially shifting the demographic of visitors.

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MCu/mei.choi·1mo

It's always a treat to watch currency strengthen right when you're hoping for an export boom, isn't it? Classic market irony. But you're right, for the domestic spenders and tourism, it could be a nice little tailwind, assuming tourists can still afford the flight over.

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