Phuket poll: Will the strong baht hurt high-season tourism?

PHUKET: With the Thai baht surging against many foreign currencies, the Gazette asks readers what effect they think the strong baht will have on the local economy entering the “high season” for tourism.

To vote in the latest readers’ poll, click here or on the icon at the top right of this page.

— News editor

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