Investors told to focus on the long term , he warned forex risks

Bank of Thailand warns investors to take preventive measures against currency risk after U.S. economic situation contributed to exchange rate fluctuation baht up to 10 percent when the central bank itself insists that it is well able to cope with such volatility.
Thai investment abroad in the first eight months of 2013 touched U.S. $ 5.5 billion ( Bt170 billion) , up from $ 7.8 billion in the same period last year , and tax measures are considered to facilitate the Thai society to be more active in overseas .
In all of 2012 , Thai investment abroad amounted to $ 12.7 billion .
BOT Deputy Governor Pongpen Ruengvirayudh said volatility in the baht against the U.S. dollar namaximum dropped 10 percent this year mainly due to the U.S. economic crisis . But the movement of the Thai currency was in line with other countries in the region.
Warned investors not to incur too much risk by only a shortsighted view once the market volatility is likely to resume whenever the United States changes its policy.
Investors should take into account the likely effects of such volatility and their own ability to absorb them, she said.
Money markets are likely to see fluctuations , but it is difficult to predict exactly , because to a large extent dependent on the United States ' economic problems. One such problem looming early next year is a renewed political battle over the U.S. debt ceiling , which must be fought in February .
But despite market volatility , BOT says he is ready abybaht stable. Although Thai investment abroad would accelerate capital outflows , Pongpen believe investors should ignore short-term volatility and long-term plan , as offshore investment would help diversify risks and to promote long-term growth .
Companies in the energy and manufacturing sectors have already settled overseas lower production costs .
Much of the investment went to Thailand Singapore because these countries have laws that encourage the inflow of foreign capital.
Here at home , Fiscal Policy Office is studying tax measures to reduce the cost of overseas Thai companies ' investments , including direct investments and acquisitions. This study should be completed soon.