The desperate need to get the economy back on track is leaving the government no choice but to work toward a full-scale reopening of the country amid lingering fear of a post-Songkran festival spike in Covid-19 cases, according to experts.
Hawkish sentiment in the US and more easing in China could leave policymakers in Asia-Pacific countries exposed to both in a difficult spot. For currency investors who are adept at reflecting changing circumstances and identifying value, though, this divergence spells opportunity.
The country registered 22,387 more Covid-19 cases and 105 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Monday morning.