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Thai export pain set to continue despite Mideast truce
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2026
» The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with fee collection as proposed by Iran, together with high oil prices, is dampening the prospects for Thai exports and may push overseas shipments into contraction this year, economists say.
Gold prices projected to hit $6,000 by third quarter
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/04/2026
» Gold prices are expected to reach US$6,000 an ounce in the third quarter of this year, as bullion soared sharply after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, even though short-term volatility is expected amid lingering uncertainties, traders say.
Gold retreats as Fed rate hopes fade
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/04/2026
» Gold prices remain under downward pressure after United States President Donald Trump's statement on the ongoing military campaign in Iran, which dampened hopes of an interest rate cut. Analysts predict a key support range of US$4,400 an ounce and 66,900 baht for the domestic price.
AXA highlights local insurance protection gap
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/03/2026
» Thailand needs to address the protection gap in the insurance industry to drive growth in the sector, which is critical for the country's economic development and the well-being of its people, says France-based insurer AXA.
Gold to see long-term downward trend
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/03/2026
» The price of gold will be confirmed to be on a long-term downward trend if it fails to stay above US$4,100 per ounce, which could occur this week amid escalating tensions and a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, traders say.
Oil forecasts rise as Mideast war rages
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/03/2026
» Analysts are lifting their oil price estimates for this year and 2027 amid transport disruption in the Middle East, even though the potential release of reserves by the G7 and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) could help temporarily alleviate supply pressures.
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.
Economist warns Thailand could encounter stagflation
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thailand is at risk of stagflation as oil prices skyrocket during the Middle East conflict, while the new government has yet to take office and is unable to take steps to prop up a weak economy, says economist Amonthep Chawla.
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.
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.