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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.
Analysts predict baht to hit 30 to the dollar
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/12/2025
» The baht could potentially appreciate to test 30 to the dollar in the near term amid a sharp rise in international gold prices to a new record high and broad weakness for the US dollar, say analysts.
Pundits assess disaster's impact on Thai growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/12/2025
» The final impact of the devastating floods in the South on GDP growth will depend on the speed of recovery and reconstruction, say analysts, as the government could expedite disaster relief cash handouts to affected households in the less prosperous region.
Pundits call for balance on trade and border issues
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/11/2025
» Pundits say the government must strike a fine balance between economic benefit and national sovereignty regarding the border dispute with Cambodia, as the prolonged conflict not only dampens prospects for Thailand's trade talks with the US, but also riles domestic political stability.
The ins and outs of legal casinos
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/06/2025
» Political leaders and the public continue to debate the merits and pitfalls of the government's proposed legislation to legalise casino operation in entertainment complexes.
Baht likely to surpass 33 to dollar in Q2
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/04/2025
» The baht could appreciate past the key psychological level of 33 to the US dollar in the second quarter after the currency strengthened to a six-month high on Thursday, amid the intensifying US-China trade war, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Allianz says risk profile not dented by quake
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/04/2025
» Thailand’s risk profile for natural disasters has not changed following the March 28 earthquake, but the tremor raised awareness among consumers and companies about adequate protection to keep insurance premiums affordable, says the Thai unit of German insurer Allianz.
ITD, property lead drop in Thai stock market
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/04/2025
» Shares of Italian-Thai Development (ITD) and property development companies led the decline of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index on Monday following Friday's major earthquake, with an analyst suggesting short-term psychological impact would last for a couple of days.
SET predicts more Chinese, US interest
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/12/2024
» Thailand is capable of attracting investments from both China and the US as Donald Trump takes office as the US president next month, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), adding that more than 70% of Thai firms are planning to invest more over the next 12 months.