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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.
Oil shortage hits petrochemical output
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/03/2026
» The current “oil shock” has begun to affect companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), with industrial conglomerate Siam Cement (SCC) suspending operations at its petrochemical unit in Map Ta Phut due to insufficient feedstock amid the Middle East war, analysts say.
Central takeover of Dusit Thani wrangle continues
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/08/2025
» A takeover by Central Pattana Plc (CPN) would be considered a positive for Dusit Thani as shares of the SET-listed hospitality group soared significantly on Thursday, amid the intensifying rift between its major shareholders, say analysts.
Chinese rebound could help Thailand
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/10/2023
» The Thai economy and stock market could benefit from China's economy, which performed better than expected during the third quarter, according to analysts who expressed hopes that Beijing will launch more stimulus measures later this year.
Investors fret as Chinese factories decelerate
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/06/2023
» Economists are concerned about a weakening Chinese economy, saying the mainland's shaky recovery from the pandemic has pressured regional stock markets and the Thai economy.
Bleak economic view for Asia
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/03/2023
» Thailand and China are among the lone bright spots in Asia, projected to have higher real GDP growth this year even as the rest of the region is battered by unfavourable global economic conditions and geopolitical tensions, according to global trade insurer Atradius.
Baker Tilly Asia expansions
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/03/2023
» Thailand and other Asia Pacific countries hold great opportunity for their economy to grow and for Baker Tilly to expand its presence here after the London-based global accounting firm posted a record revenue of US$1 billion from this region last year, executives say.
Economists slice growth outlook for Asean+3
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/01/2023
» China's reopening should provide a timely boost to the Asean+3 region as the area's economic growth was downgraded because of continuing weakness in China, Japan and South Korea, according to economists.
Growing through innovation
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/08/2022
» The global business landscape has changed completely with emerging factors, namely climate change, digital disruption and constraints largely brought by the protracted Covid-19 pandemic. To stay alive and thrive, businesses across the world need to have clear strategies to address their ongoing concerns and better serve customers' demand in the new era.
Holiday mood
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2022
» Returning to Phuket for the first time in three years, Henri Giscard d'Estaing is busy visiting government officials and business partners on the southern island world-renowned for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, historical old town and delicious food.