1.   Cabinet sources said Tarrin had interrupted immediately to express his disagreement, arguing that a weak baht might help exporters but would seriously affect importers.

2.   The weak baht and expected inflationary pressure are the two main concerns for them.

3.   The weak baht has not helped Thailand gain a competitive edge over Malaysia as the ringgit has also undergone a similar depreciation.

4.   With a weak baht, exports to new and faraway markets are still profitable after deducting transport costs.

5.   He said he expected sentiment to remain gloomy in the week ahead amid concern over the weak baht and tight liquidity.