Stronger baht impacts tourist spending power in Pattaya – 33.20-34.00 THB per US dollar
[Pattaya Mail] - 02/22/2025
PATTAYA, Thailand – The strength of the Thai baht has a significant impact on the spending power of tourists in Pattaya, particularly in terms of how favorable the exchange rate is for visitors exchanging foreign currency. As of February 21, the baht closed at 33.60 THB per US dollar, slightly (…)
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