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Thai hospital boom set to continue despite conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2026
» Though patients from the Middle East are shrinking as a result of war, analysts are upbeat about prospects for Thai hospitals this year as the country has emerged as a medical and wellness hub and is transitioning into a "super-aged" society.
Thailand faces hit from US-China trade war
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/04/2025
» Economists are voicing concerns over escalating tension between the US and China, saying Thailand cannot avoid the indirect repercussions of global trade uncertainty that could strain the country's export and supply chain.
Baht to fall as Trump victory boosts dollar
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/11/2024
» The baht could slide further to below 34.5 to the dollar in the short term after the currency fell to a two-month low on Thursday, as the market now expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates slower than expected after Donald Trump won the US election, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Trump victory poses threat to Thai economic growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2024
» The Thai economy might expand at a rate below the government's target of 2.8% this year and the 2025 growth estimate of 3% will be under pressure if former president Donald Trump wins the US election on Nov 5, says financial services company Allianz.
Asset managers push diversification amid uncertainty
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/10/2024
» The US election, China's uncertain economic recovery, and a broad geopolitical conflict add risks to the global economy and investment, say pundits, recommending global portfolio diversification to cope with the risk.
Analyst sees scant impact from digital wallet
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/07/2024
» The government's flagship digital wallet policy can improve the economy by only 0.4 percentage points, mostly in 2025, after the project's budget was reduced by 50 billion baht to 450 billion, as uncertainties remain regarding the funding, according to an analyst.
Making sense of the uptick for Bitcoin
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2024
» Before this year, investors predicted the prices of cryptocurrencies could surge in 2024 because of the Bitcoin halving, an event that rewards mining that occurs every four years, as well as the likelihood of interest rate cuts, which benefit most asset classes.
Traders predict domestic gold price bump in May
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/02/2024
» Domestic gold prices, which peaked at 34,550 baht per baht-weight during the Chinese New Year, should be on an uptrend again in May when the Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting US interest rates, pushing global prices to US$2,100 per ounce, say traders.
Fitch: BoT to postpone rate cuts until H2
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/01/2024
» Despite political pressure, analysts expect the Bank of Thailand to refrain from cutting interest rates until the second half of this year, in line with predictions for the US Federal Reserve, saying it is too early to consider monetary easing now.
LGT hints BoT could cut rates soon
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Bank of Thailand may move before the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, with a Fed trim expected in June, as the Thai central bank aims to shore up the local economy, especially if the digital wallet policy is thwarted, says LGT Securities.