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Foreign funds drive baht gains, market rally
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/02/2026
» Continuous foreign fund inflows into both stock and bond markets following the Feb 8 election are likely to push the baht to appreciate beyond 31 against the US dollar, as Thailand's political uncertainties have eased, pundits say.
Gold trading controls seen having limited impact on baht
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/01/2026
» Granting the Bank of Thailand powers to control online gold trading transactions will have a limited impact on curbing the baht's excessive strength, gold and currency experts say, as bullion has soared to a new all-time high of nearly US$4,700 an ounce and the Thai unit is expected to strengthen further.
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.
US invasion adds support to strong local currency
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2026
» The baht is expected to trade in a range of 31.00-31.85 to the US dollar this week, supported by a rally in global gold prices driven largely by the US invasion in Venezuela.
Pundits assess disaster's impact on Thai growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/12/2025
» The final impact of the devastating floods in the South on GDP growth will depend on the speed of recovery and reconstruction, say analysts, as the government could expedite disaster relief cash handouts to affected households in the less prosperous region.
Stock rollercoaster goes from slump to stimulus-driven surge
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/10/2025
» After losing 9% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is moving into the final quarter with more bullish sentiment, topping 1,300 points in early October thanks to the new government's economic stimulus and an easing cycle for Thai interest rates.
Thai stocks unlikely to suffer from US shutdown
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/10/2025
» The US government shutdown is likely to have a minimal impact on the Thai stock market, which bounced back to surpass 1,300 points on Tuesday, unless the standoff in Washington is prolonged, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/09/2025
» Gold traders voiced opposition to Thai authorities' discussion of imposing a tax on physical gold and online transactions, saying such efforts to rein in baht appreciation would cause the country to lose its status as a gold trading hub.
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.
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.