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Traders bullish on gold's skyrocket
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2026
» Gold prices are expected to soar to US$6,400 an ounce and 88,000 baht per baht-weight as investor demand in a turbulent world pushes bullion to new highs.
Traders expect gold prices to continue to skyrocket
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/01/2026
» Traders say gold prices should continue to rise in the near term after bullion broke through US$4,600 an ounce for the first time on Monday, resulting in the baht’s appreciation despite policymakers’ efforts to stem the rise.
Central takeover of Dusit Thani wrangle continues
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/08/2025
» A takeover by Central Pattana Plc (CPN) would be considered a positive for Dusit Thani as shares of the SET-listed hospitality group soared significantly on Thursday, amid the intensifying rift between its major shareholders, say analysts.
Unpacking the new co-pay rule
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/03/2025
» The new co-payment rule is set to transform the health insurance industry, which has been affected by rising medical costs, challenging economic conditions and unnecessary claims in recent years.
Thai gold demand still powerful
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Thailand's gold demand remains robust thanks to investor buying during times of economic and political uncertainty, while inflation and risks posed by Donald Trump's America-first agenda could drive demand for bullion further in 2025, says the World Gold Council (WGC).
Selected shares slip over fears of arrivals dip
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/01/2025
» Shares of Airports of Thailand (AOT), hotels and airlines plunged on Monday on concerns that Chinese tourist arrivals might fall short of this year's estimate of 8 million as looming trafficking fears prompted Chinese travellers to cancel their planned visits to Thailand.
Domestic gold prices head for new high
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/09/2024
» Domestic gold prices are on course to surpass the previous high of 42,150 baht per baht-weight (15.2 grammes) as global prices stayed near an all-time high, approaching $2,700 an ounce, say local traders.
Ailing EA lands cluster of three-year loans worth B8bn
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/08/2024
» Thirteen financial institutions and funds have agreed to provide three-year loans worth 8 billion baht to Energy Absolute Plc (EA) to ease the short-term liquidity crunch faced by the embattled renewable energy firm.
Energy Absolute reschedules bills of exchange payment
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/07/2024
» Ailing Energy Absolute (EA), which has been under investigation over alleged fraud involving former executives, has rescheduled payment of two of its tranches of short-term bills of exchange (B/E) due to tight liquidity.
Axa turns to M&A deals to generate Thai growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/04/2024
» Axa Thailand General Insurance, a unit of the French multinational, is exploring merger and acquisition opportunities to help grow its presence in the highly fragmented non-life insurance industry here, says chief executive Claude Seigne.