Asia’s Top Currency Helps Thai iPhone Retailer Lead the World

A Banana store in Bangkok.Source: Com7 Pcl

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By Lee J Miller and Anuchit Nguyen

August 20, 2019 at 9:00 PM UTC

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While Thailand’s surging currency is squeezing exporters, the nation’s largest consumer-electronics retail chain is benefiting as the strong baht attracts customers by making iPhones and Samsung smartphones cheaper.