After Military Coup, Thai Baht Extends Biggest Loss Since 2002

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AARON PAN and ANDREW J. BARDEN

Published: Sep 20, 2006, 12:07 AM ET
Updated:Feb 10, 2022, 01:20 PM ET

The Thai baht extended the biggest loss in four years after the military yesterday seized control of Bangkok from Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Government departments, banks and the Stock Exchange were ordered to close.

After Military Coup, Thai Baht Extends Biggest Loss Since 2002

After Military Coup, Thai Baht Extends Biggest Loss Since 2002

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