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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.
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.
Pundits fret over impact of China's decline on Thailand
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/12/2023
» Analysts are expressing concerns over China's weakening economy, saying the mainland's slowdown and rising US-China tension could impact Thailand on exports, tourism, direct investment and property.
Two stimulus schemes could face hurdles
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/11/2023
» Legal and funding challenges could derail or significantly scale down implementation of the costly digital wallet and e-refund schemes the government plans to roll out next year, blunting GDP growth estimates for 2024, according to analysts.
Nation warned of lost opportunities
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/07/2023
» Foreign business communities in Thailand are hoping that the new government is established within one month, as the longer it is delayed the more opportunities the country will lose, according to the former chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT).
Food security an urgent priority
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/07/2022
» While an earlier meeting of G-20 delegates in Yogyakarta focused on strengthening the global health system, it is no surprise that the Russia-Ukraine war dominated talks at the summit of the Group of Seven rich nations last week.
Can Myanmar be saved?
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/04/2021
» As Thailand and its neighbours scramble to rein in a new surge in Covid-19 cases, Asean as a whole is facing a critical challenge posed by violence and economic devastation in Myanmar.
Erasing the stain of racism
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/02/2021
» When Rawiri Waititi got up to ask a question in the New Zealand parliament last Tuesday, he didn't get far. Speaker Trevor Mallard warned the Maori MP that (male) members could only do so if they were wearing a necktie.
China should try a softer tone
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/11/2020
» Chinese President Xi Jinping has been outspoken lately, taking advantage of the leadership vacuum in Washington where Donald Trump is still sulking after his election defeat and Joe Biden won't take office for seven more weeks.
Slowdown ahead
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/12/2018
» The economic outlook doesn't seem as rosy as it once did for most Asian countries looking toward 2019. The relatively dynamic world trade recovery that began in late 2016 is now threatened by tensions between the United States and China, coupled with increasing protectionism in many economies.