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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.
Resilient UOB relishes regional role
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2024
» In Thailand’s highly competitive banking industry, UOB has proven its resilience as a foreign bank over the past 25 years thanks to a strong Southeast Asian network, brand strength and its ability to win the trust of Thai customers.
Baht poised to dip further if Trump wins
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2024
» The baht will continue to depreciate amid ongoing outflows ahead of the US presidential election early next month to possibly trade below 34.50 baht to the dollar if the Republican candidate Donald Trump is victorious, says Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).
SCB CIO sees LTF benefits as steadying market influence
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/05/2024
» SCB Chief Investment Office (CIO) believes reinstating long-term equity funds (LTFs) to promote long-term savings would help reduce volatility from short selling and curb capital outflow, bringing in net inflow of 40-50 billion baht to the Thai stock market.
Analysts downgrade Thai GDP growth outlook for 2023
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/11/2023
» Analysts have downgraded Thailand's economic growth forecast for 2023 after data indicated a much lower third-quarter GDP expansion than expected while there are uncertainties surrounding the controversial digital wallet policy.
Baht, SET slip amid worries over stimulus
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2023
» The baht fell to a 10-month low beyond 36 to the US dollar, while the Stock Exchange of Thailand slipped closer to 1,500 points on Wednesday on continued fund outflows as investor concerns grew about expected massive bond issuance to fund government stimulus policies, according to analysts.
New era for entrepreneurs
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/09/2020
» The first three quarters of 2020 are history, and it is painfully clear that the Covid-19 pandemic has had pervasive and devastating effects on health, lifestyles, relationships and livelihoods of people all around the world.