1.   An important factor is for the baht to become stable.

2.   If the sugar price is cut loose, could it bear the risk of changing currencies once the baht becomes more stable?

3.   Satian was more concerned that if the baht became too strong it would damage export competitiveness.

4.   Supachai expects the baht to become more stable in the fourth quarter, saying the recent appreciation is only short term.

5.   Supachai, however, expects the economy to turn around in the fourth quarter of this year, after the baht becomes stronger.

6.   The authorities expect the baht will become more stable in the third quarter, while more income from exports is also expected.

7.   The baht has become weaker and inflation has reached a controllable level.

8.   Yet retail prices at petrol stations are expected to edge lower if the baht becomes stronger.