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Pundits warn of stagflation risk
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand faces a heightened risk of stagflation as elevated oil prices nudge up inflation, with the new government unlikely to launch large stimulus measures to prop up the subdued economy given high public debt levels, warn analysts.
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.
THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/03/2026
» While rising fuel cost is inevitable, Thai Airways International (THAI) is on course to gain from airspace closures across several countries in the Middle East amid tensions in the Gulf region, where the flag carrier has no direct exposure, analysts say.
Electronics sector braces for tariff thump
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/03/2026
» As US tariffs and baht fluctuation pose challenges for the electronics industry, Thailand's major export earner, executives see investment and product diversification as key to cushion the impact, while demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres continues to drive revenue growth.
What's really driving Bitcoin now?
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2026
» Bitcoin, known as a high-risk asset, plummeted 2.64% to US$62,858 during Asian trading hours after US President Donald Trump announced plans to raise global tariffs to 15%, a move that unsettled investors and weighed on equities and other higher-risk assets.
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.
Traders bullish on gold's skyrocket
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2026
» Gold prices are expected to soar to US$6,400 an ounce and 88,000 baht per baht-weight as investor demand in a turbulent world pushes bullion to new highs.
Exploring a potential baht-gold price link
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» As global gold prices skyrocket, debates are ongoing in Thailand about the significant impact of gold trading flows on the volatility and appreciation of the baht.
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.
Weak economy could hamper prospects for crypto
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/01/2026
» While the crypto trading industry expects a bright outlook in 2026, thanks to improved regulatory clarity and growing institutional investors, Binance TH expressed concerns over the stagnant economy that could affect nationwide adoption.