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Old 11-10-2007, 10:28
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You want the short or long version ??

OK ... short version (I did write about this before but hey this is the short version).

Offshore interest rates are ~10% higher than onshore rates (due to junta imposing withholding tax on speculative foreign investment).

Since offshore rates are higher = stronger THB offshore.

Low onshore interest rate = weaker THB onshore (inside Thailand).

SO ... change ALL your money when you get to Thailand (and help bleed the central banks reserves ... this nonsense wont last forever - chances are new Gov if elected will sort this farcical mess out).
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