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Wars and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Global Oil Prices Higher
Published on 19/09/2025
» Global crude oil prices have edged higher in recent months as prolonged wars and geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt energy supplies. Between July 1 and September 15, 2025, ICE Brent crude rose by US$1.51 per barrel from the previous quarter, averaging US$68.16 per barrel. The increase was driven mainly by the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine. Although US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a peace deal and ceasefire, the summit ended without agreement, and both sides continued retaliatory strikes.
New minister set to face raft of clean power challenges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/09/2025
» Ongoing work to draft a new version of the much-delayed power development plan (PDP) and the state plan to promote clean power trade are challenges for Auttapol Rerkpiboon, the likely next energy minister.
BDMS Urges Women to Undergo Breast Cancer Screening
Published on 15/09/2025
» Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS), a leading private hospital network, is encouraging women of all ages to take proactive steps to safeguard their health and prevent breast cancer, the leading silent threat among Thai women. The initiative comes ahead of World Breast Cancer Day, observed annually on October 7.
Ikea launches series of price cuts as demand shrivels
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 15/09/2025
» Ikea Thailand, the local arm of the Swedish home furnishing giant, is navigating economic challenges by implementing price reductions and introducing its "Ikea for Business" programme to capture growing demand from hotels, offices, property developers, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
SET survives profit-taking, political risk
Business, Published on 13/09/2025
» The trading pattern in August on the Stock Exchange of Thailand was mixed. After a rally in July pushed the SET index up by 14%, there was some profit-taking.
Thai rice prices hit 3-week high on strong baht; Vietnam rates fall on weak demand
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2025
» Thai rice export prices rose to a three-week high this week, supported by the baht’s appreciation, while thin demand pushed Vietnamese offers lower.
New iPhones expected to spur Thai spending
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/09/2025
» The new iPhone 17 series is expected to increase local consumer spending as users upgrade their premium smartphones, while a stronger baht and a fresh design will help spur sales, say industry analysts and IT retailers.
Condo market now driven by end users
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/09/2025
» Condo purchases in Bangkok are being propelled by end users and rental investors targeting working professionals with units priced 3-5 million baht, as negotiable pricing remains essential to closing deals, according to SET-listed developer Sansiri.
Conditions align for gold price spike
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/09/2025
» Domestic gold prices are on course to surpass the previous record high of 54,800 baht per baht-weight set on April 22, as global prices could hit US$3,600 per tonne later this year after bullion set a new record high on uncertainties surrounding Trump tariffs and US interest rate cuts.
Buy now, bankrupt later
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have swiftly risen in popularity in Thailand, riding the wave of e-commerce expansion and the appeal of flexible payment options that let consumers purchase now and settle later in instalments.