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Pundits fret over oil prices as war widens
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/03/2026
» Analysts are expressing concerns about the new government's ability to manage skyrocketing oil prices, as Houthi rebel involvement signals a broadening and prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
Insurers look to manage risk from Middle East conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Insurance companies have taken steps to cautiously manage their risk exposure amid intensifying conflicts in the Middle East, which has resulted in the cost of war insurance coverage for ships in the Gulf region to reach "unprecedented levels".
Oil forecasts rise as Mideast war rages
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/03/2026
» Analysts are lifting their oil price estimates for this year and 2027 amid transport disruption in the Middle East, even though the potential release of reserves by the G7 and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) could help temporarily alleviate supply pressures.
Weak economy could hamper prospects for crypto
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/01/2026
» While the crypto trading industry expects a bright outlook in 2026, thanks to improved regulatory clarity and growing institutional investors, Binance TH expressed concerns over the stagnant economy that could affect nationwide adoption.
Binance unit seeks TouristDigiPay partners
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Thai unit of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance is seeking local partners as the company is keen to participate in TouristDigiPay, a regulatory sandbox programme that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht to spend in Thailand.
Bank loans set to edge up 0.6%
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/03/2025
» Bank loans are expected to increase marginally by 0.6% to 14.8 trillion baht this year, bouncing back from a contraction last year, driven by large businesses while small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and retail borrowers remain in the red, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Bitcoin even more buoyant
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/12/2024
» Bitcoin topped US$100,000 for the first time on Dec 5, jumping drastically from roughly $69,000 the day before the US presidential election about a month earlier.
Local traders optimistic on price outlook for gold
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/07/2024
» Local gold traders remain bullish about bullion's price trend, saying prices could top US$2,500 an ounce by end-2024 with a significant price increase expected after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts US interest rates in September.
Gulf Binance aims for crypto supremacy
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/05/2024
» In a landscape where digital assets are gaining traction, Gulf Binance has emerged as a new player among the 17 licensed exchange and broker operators in Thailand.
K-Research calls for more stimulus steps
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/02/2024
» Thailand is not at risk of deflation but the economy needs additional government measures to stimulate domestic consumption as geopolitics, China's slowdown and the baht's fluctuation pose challenges to economic growth this year, says Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).