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Thai hospital boom set to continue despite conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2026
» Though patients from the Middle East are shrinking as a result of war, analysts are upbeat about prospects for Thai hospitals this year as the country has emerged as a medical and wellness hub and is transitioning into a "super-aged" society.
Energy security now a daunting problem
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/03/2026
» Amid spikes in global crude oil and gas prices, the government has deployed several measures including price caps to ensure energy security and ease the cost of living.
Oil forecasts rise as Mideast war rages
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/03/2026
» Analysts are lifting their oil price estimates for this year and 2027 amid transport disruption in the Middle East, even though the potential release of reserves by the G7 and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) could help temporarily alleviate supply pressures.
Cyber-incidents deemed top Thai business risk
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/01/2026
» Cyber-incidents, including cybercrime, data breaches, ransomware and service interruptions, are the top business risk in Thailand for 2026, followed by natural catastrophes and risks related to climate change, according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer.
THAI rebounds, but still faces challenges
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/09/2025
» With its share price soaring more than 400% within 15 days of Thai Airways International (THAI) resuming trade on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on Aug 4, the flag carrier has undoubtedly caught the attention of many investors.
Analysts upgrade earnings outlook for Thai Union Group
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/08/2025
» Analysts are upgrading earnings forecasts for Thai Union Group (TU), a leading global seafood producer, reflecting second-quarter financial results that were better than expected, a clearer idea of the impacts from US tariffs, and the likelihood of a deeper partnership with Mitsubishi Corp through a 6.65-billion-baht share acquisition.
Economists predict at least 2 more BoT rate reductions
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/07/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut the policy interest rate at least twice more this year as the economy could contract by 0.1-1.1% if a US tariff of 29-36% is slapped on Thai exports, say economists.
US tariffs set to dent foreign investment
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/04/2025
» Foreign direct investment (FDI), especially investment coming from China, is expected to be hard hit by America's reciprocal tariff policy, says a unit of China Galaxy Securities (CGS), a state-owned brokerage, which noted that the steep US tariff would dent Thai GDP by about 1% this year.
Tariff unease hits all asset classes
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/04/2025
» The unveiling of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs has sent shockwaves across all asset classes as threats posed by high tariff rates and trade tensions introduced greater uncertainty into the global economy, say pundits.
Thailand may buy more US goods in talks
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/04/2025
» Thailand could potentially import an additional US$32.9 billion worth of American goods to ease the adverse impacts of US President Donald Trump's tariffs by buying more aircraft, energy and grains from the US, says Kuala Lumpur-based Maybank.