Thailand is a stand out emerging market this year, despite the prolonged political uncertainty.

It’s attracted $13B in foreign investment, second only to South Korea in emerging Asia economies.

Bloomberg’s Haslinda Amin reports on “Daybreak Asia.” (Source: Bloomberg).

Since the beginning of 2016, the US dollar is down almost 4% against the Thai baht.

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Since the beginning of 2016, the US dollar is down almost 4% against the Thai baht.

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