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Exploring a potential baht-gold price link
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» As global gold prices skyrocket, debates are ongoing in Thailand about the significant impact of gold trading flows on the volatility and appreciation of the baht.
Pundits call for balance on trade and border issues
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/11/2025
» Pundits say the government must strike a fine balance between economic benefit and national sovereignty regarding the border dispute with Cambodia, as the prolonged conflict not only dampens prospects for Thailand's trade talks with the US, but also riles domestic political stability.
Tourism sector braces for impact of border spat
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2025
» The tourism sector will start to feel the impact of the Cambodia border conflict if both sides do not completely end fighting within two weeks, and if the cross-border committee in Cambodia does not convene as scheduled on Aug 4, say analysts.
Thailand advances in offshoring index
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/08/2023
» Thailand has moved up one spot in the latest Global Services Location Index (GSLI) conducted by management consultancy Kearney, thanks to the country's financial attractiveness, business environment and potential to become an innovation hub.
Pushing the envelope for inclusion
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2022
» When Carla Grant Pickens joined IBM over two decades ago, she was a new mum in search of a job in her late 20s. She knew the US multinational technology company had long been at the forefront of promoting diversity and inclusion, which it still values to this day.
Growing through innovation
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/08/2022
» The global business landscape has changed completely with emerging factors, namely climate change, digital disruption and constraints largely brought by the protracted Covid-19 pandemic. To stay alive and thrive, businesses across the world need to have clear strategies to address their ongoing concerns and better serve customers' demand in the new era.
Japan's crucial moments after Abe murder
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2022
» It was a bullet that some people said would change Japan forever, and it certainly had people outside taking a closer look at the world's third largest economy. For me, hearing the news that Shinzo Abe had been shot on July 8 was a shock similar to the events of Sept 11, 2001, which most people agree changed the world.
Funding the future
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2022
» Makhtar Diop is energetic, always eager to learn new things, and a humble leader. Since becoming managing director of the International Finance Corp (IFC) in March last year, the Senegalese economist has been actively exploring potential areas where the World Bank affiliate could expand as a financial backer, including the health sector, with a focus on Africa.
The new Covid challenge
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/07/2022
» As many Thais return to the office, entertainment venues reopen and wearing face masks is no longer mandatory in outdoor public places, new daily coronavirus cases have begun to climb lately, notably among school students.
Pride Month is for everyone
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/06/2022
» June marks LGBTQI Pride Month, celebrating people who are "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex". I think most of us agree with US President Joe Biden's declaration that LGBTQI people are loved and cherished, and they deserve "dignity, respect and support".