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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.
Lower interest rates expected to help insurers
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/01/2024
» Lower interest rates should benefit the Thai insurance industry this year, but challenges remain in terms of geopolitical instability, election-related uncertainties in several countries, and an expected decline in the margin of retirement savings, according to Allianz Ayudhya Assurance.
Gold jumps as tension mounts
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/10/2023
» Increasing tensions in the Middle East could push gold prices past US$2,000 per ounce, while domestic gold prices could reach 34,700 baht after two spikes yesterday, say local gold traders.
Mideast conflict, China demand boost gold prices
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2023
» Increasing tensions in the Middle East could push gold above US$2,000 an ounce, while domestic prices could reach 34,700 baht per baht-weight (15.2 grammes) after two spikes on Thursday, say local gold traders.
Spot gold prices increase as threat of conflict escalation propels the market
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/10/2023
» Gold could trade in a range of US$1,950-1,960 per ounce as war in the Middle East intensifies and hopes for diplomatic talks fade after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital, according to analysts.
Thai stocks under pressure
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/10/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is facing fresh sell-off pressure, with the index falling close to a key resistance level of 1,430 points on Monday, due to rising global geopolitical risk amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to an analyst.