Thai baht weakens — but still not enough to woo tourists to Pattaya

Thai baht weakens — but still not enough to woo tourists to Pattaya

“Not Just the Baht” — As the baht falls, long-term visitors say Pattaya must fix dual pricing to truly win tourists back. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht opened sharply weaker on Thursday, falling to 32.73 baht per U.S. dollar, down from 32.49 at the previous close. While the dip marks a notable shift in favor of foreign currency holders, analysts and visitors alike say the currency move is “almost perfect — but not …