Since the last quarter of 1996, pressures on the exchange rate intensified, forcing the Bank of Thailand (BOT) to intervene in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the Baht. This policy in the first place helped prevent capital outflows. However, as the fundamental of the economy weakened, the BOT had to intervene more heavily and imposed capital control to separate onshore and offshore baht market. The temporary resumption of investor confidence was not supported by any signs of economic recovery. Capital flight prevailed in the second quarter of 1997 as the capital account continued to register a deficit. The Thai authorities eventually adopted a managed float exchange rate regime, followed by acceptance of an IMF program to restore investor confidence and replenish the level of international reserves.