The Bank of Thailand surprised markets by cutting policy rates for the first time, citing concerns about the strong Baht. But why has the Thai central bank been hesitant to cut rates against the backdrop of a strong currency and slowing growth? Principal Asset Management Thailand's CIO Win Phromphaet joins us on Across the ASEAN to tackle these issues, and to give us their outlook on the Thai SET.

<p>The Bank of Thailand surprised markets by cutting policy rates for the first time, citing concerns about the strong Baht. But why has the Thai central bank been hesitant to cut rates against the backdrop of a strong currency and slowing growth? Principal Asset Management Thailand's CIO Win Phromphaet joins us on Across the ASEAN to tackle these issues, and to give us their outlook on the Thai SET.</p>

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