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Gold trading controls seen having limited impact on baht
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/01/2026
» Granting the Bank of Thailand powers to control online gold trading transactions will have a limited impact on curbing the baht's excessive strength, gold and currency experts say, as bullion has soared to a new all-time high of nearly US$4,700 an ounce and the Thai unit is expected to strengthen further.
Japanese firms call for stimulus
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/08/2025
» Japanese companies operating in Thailand have voiced concerns regarding the country's prolonged border conflict with Cambodia and sluggish domestic demand, calling on the government to launch new stimulus to prop up the economy.
High hopes for Thailand's new crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/07/2025
» In the increasingly competitive tourism landscape amid a global economic slowdown, pundits believe recently endorsed crypto-friendly measures will lift Thailand's attractiveness in the eyes of tech-savvy, high-spending tourists.
Resilient UOB relishes regional role
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2024
» In Thailand’s highly competitive banking industry, UOB has proven its resilience as a foreign bank over the past 25 years thanks to a strong Southeast Asian network, brand strength and its ability to win the trust of Thai customers.
New Thaksin controversy hits Thai stocks' prospects
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/10/2024
» Global and local politics, including the Election Commission's (EC) decision to accept a case against Thaksin Shinawatra for dominating the internal issues of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, are limiting the upside for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) after the Thai index briefly topped the 1,500-point range on Friday, say analysts.
Gold hits Thai record high amid global turbulence
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/10/2024
» Domestic gold prices are on course to surpass 43,000 baht per baht weight, after hitting a record high of 42,400 baht on Friday, while global prices could reach US$2,800 an ounce later this year based on growing geopolitical conflicts and global interest rate cuts, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Bank of Thailand rate cuts expected as US economy slows this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/08/2024
» The US economy is expected to enter a cyclical slowdown from late 2024 through to 2025, leading the Bank of Thailand to cut its policy rate by as much as 1.5 percentage points next year alone, says KGI Securities (Thailand).
Food price solutions a priority
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/05/2022
» Food prices are on the rise everywhere in the world. In Thailand, prices of limes have been at historical highs for months, now as much as 10 baht each in wet markets. Instant noodle makers want to hike their prices by up to 20% as raw material costs have surged, but Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit insists they can't.
Let's all celebrate responsibly
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/01/2022
» The Year of the Tiger arrives tomorrow and people, particularly in East and Southeast Asian countries, are ready to celebrate Lunar New Year 2022. For many of us, however, it's going to be another year of quiet celebration under the influence of the coronavirus pandemic.
On the right road
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/12/2021
» Isao Sekiguchi loves travelling. Having been based in Thailand since April, the regional executive of Japan's Nissan Motor is now starting to explore the Land of Smiles during the high tourism season.