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Gold price tops $5,100 amid global chaos
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/01/2026
» Gold traders warn of a possible price correction after bullion surpassed US$5,100 an ounce for the first time on Monday amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and a weakening dollar, pressuring the baht to appreciate beyond 31 baht to the greenback.
Gold set to gain from Venezuelan upheaval
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2026
» Gold prices could potentially revisit the record high of US$4,549 an ounce, pushing the domestic price of gold bars to 67,000 baht per baht-weight, attributed to geopolitical tensions after the US announced it is "managing" Venezuela following the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro, gold traders say.
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.
Domestic gold price could register uptick
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/02/2025
» Domestic gold prices are set to rise further after reaching a fresh record of 45,200 baht per baht-weight on Tuesday as uncertainties surrounding US President Donald Trump's trade policies drive global demand for safe-haven assets, especially gold, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Bumper Bitcoin year forecast
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2025
» Last year Bitcoin received a significant boost, starting with the launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that began trading in January and a halving in April that limited supply of the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
Association anticipates gold price hitting $3,000 in Q1
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/12/2024
» Gold prices could hit US$3,000 an ounce by the first quarter of next year as Donald Trump's return to the White House on Jan 20 will put the global economy on the verge of turmoil, stimulating demand for safe haven assets, notably bullion, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Baht plunges after Pheu Thai politician made Bank of Thailand chairman
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/11/2024
» The baht is on course to slip below the key resistance level of 35 to the US dollar after depreciating sharply since government aide Kittiratt Na-Ranong was named the new Bank of Thailand board chairman, raising doubts over the central bank's autonomy, 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).
Domestic gold prices head for new high
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/09/2024
» Domestic gold prices are on course to surpass the previous high of 42,150 baht per baht-weight (15.2 grammes) as global prices stayed near an all-time high, approaching $2,700 an ounce, say local traders.
Analysts see continued baht decline this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/06/2024
» The baht is likely to plunge to 37.25 to the US dollar in the short term, as Asian currencies slumped to their weakest level since 2022 amid continued outflows from both the Thai stock and bond markets, attributed to ongoing global volatility pending US interest rate cuts, say economists.