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Gold prices sag as Chinese New Year starts
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/02/2026
» Gold prices typically rise during Lunar New Year as demand for the precious metal strengthens during this auspicious season.
CIMBT predicts H2 gains after government forms
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Thai economy will start to recover in the second half of 2026, depending on how soon the new members of parliament are endorsed, as the Bank of Thailand is unlikely to cut interest rates for the entire year in order to prop up economic growth, says CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT).
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.
Lukewarm response to allowing brewers' IPOs
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/01/2026
» Analysts were lukewarm on the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) plan to open the door to alcoholic beverage listings, arguing the Thai market has limited growth to attract large-scale brewers.
Gold set to gain from Venezuelan upheaval
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2026
» Gold prices could potentially revisit the record high of US$4,549 an ounce, pushing the domestic price of gold bars to 67,000 baht per baht-weight, attributed to geopolitical tensions after the US announced it is "managing" Venezuela following the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro, gold traders say.
Insurers face a raft of economic challenges
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/01/2026
» Unfavourable economic conditions, political instability, soaring medical costs and natural disaster risks are the top challenges facing insurance companies in Thailand, while the country's ageing society could support continued health insurance expansion.
Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/12/2025
» Analysts said that while Thai and foreign investors have expected an early dissolution of parliament, Thursday's announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adds a short-term negative sentiment towards the stock market as it creates uncertainty in regard to policy continuity.
Bank of Thailand aims to halt rapid baht uptick
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand’s proposed tax reforms, tightening of gold oversight, and an anticipated interest rate cut could ease upward pressure on the baht, which has appreciated nearly 7% year-to-date to trade at stronger than 32 baht to the US dollar, according to pundits.
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.
Analysts forecast rate cut in December
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/11/2025
» Analysts increasingly expect the Bank of Thailand to cut the policy interest rate at its meeting next month after GDP growth fell to the weakest pace in four years in the third quarter amid weakening domestic demand, slower public investment and a tourism slump.