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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.
Stimulus measures set to revive stocks
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/05/2025
» Business executives have expressed optimism that the underperforming Thai stock market could see a significant improvement in the second half of 2025, based on their hopes that the government's stimulus measures have been effectively implemented to address the country's economic weakness.
Thailand may buy more US goods in talks
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/04/2025
» Thailand could potentially import an additional US$32.9 billion worth of American goods to ease the adverse impacts of US President Donald Trump's tariffs by buying more aircraft, energy and grains from the US, says Kuala Lumpur-based Maybank.
Gold price peaks as SET index dips
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/04/2024
» Domestic prices of gold reached a new record high of 42,000 baht per baht-weight early Friday as the Stock of Thailand (SET) index sunk to a three-year low of less than 1,350 points, with unease in the Middle East sending investors rushing to safe assets.
Pundits say SET index could slip below 1,300
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which plunged to a three-year low on Wednesday, could slip further to below 1,300 points in the near term as foreign funds continue to exit, say analysts.
Spot gold prices increase as threat of conflict escalation propels the market
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/10/2023
» Gold could trade in a range of US$1,950-1,960 per ounce as war in the Middle East intensifies and hopes for diplomatic talks fade after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital, according to analysts.
Thai stocks under pressure
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/10/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is facing fresh sell-off pressure, with the index falling close to a key resistance level of 1,430 points on Monday, due to rising global geopolitical risk amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to an analyst.
Political gridlock to keep stocks subdued
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/08/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will remain sluggish in the third quarter of 2023 as a result of the protracted political uncertainties, says the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), urging the new government to boost domestic consumption and tackle rising household debt.
Thai stock index remains low amid foreign sell-off
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/06/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index slipped below 1,500 points in early trading hours yesterday, then traded near the 1,500-point mark for most of the day as foreigners continued to sell Thai shares amid interest rate hikes and political uncertainty.
Food price solutions a priority
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/05/2022
» Food prices are on the rise everywhere in the world. In Thailand, prices of limes have been at historical highs for months, now as much as 10 baht each in wet markets. Instant noodle makers want to hike their prices by up to 20% as raw material costs have surged, but Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit insists they can't.