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Gold prices sag as Chinese New Year starts
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/02/2026
» Gold prices typically rise during Lunar New Year as demand for the precious metal strengthens during this auspicious season.
Analysts predict baht to hit 30 to the dollar
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/12/2025
» The baht could potentially appreciate to test 30 to the dollar in the near term amid a sharp rise in international gold prices to a new record high and broad weakness for the US dollar, say analysts.
Securities and Exchange Commission moves to protect Thai assets on Upbit Exchange
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken steps to ensure cryptocurrency deposited with Upbit Exchange (Thailand) is safe after its South Korean parent became the latest exchange to suffer an attack, resulting in the loss of roughly 54 billion won (US$36.8 million).
Bourse keen to hear interim government's economic policies
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/09/2025
» Stock market executives are keen to hear the economic policies of the interim government after the new prime minister is picked today, hoping capable economic ministers and policies can address short-term economic challenges and attract more inflows to the Thai bourse.
Chinese EV maker Neta woes pose threat to Thai car dealers
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/06/2025
» Troubles facing ailing Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Neta could have a drastic spillover effect on Thai car dealers, possibly forcing them to shut down, while insurance companies may choose to collect premiums directly from policyholders, says Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance (AAGI).
Stimulus measures set to revive stocks
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/05/2025
» Business executives have expressed optimism that the underperforming Thai stock market could see a significant improvement in the second half of 2025, based on their hopes that the government's stimulus measures have been effectively implemented to address the country's economic weakness.
Thai hotels face double whammy from US tariffs
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/05/2025
» Thai hotels are likely to face secondary effects from the US reciprocal tariffs as slowing tourist arrivals may cause hoteliers to cut prices or introduce more aggressive campaigns at home, while their overseas operations cannot escape the impact of the global economic slowdown.
Winning combination
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/03/2025
» The way multinational companies look at developing a presence in particular markets can differ. At AXA, the second-largest European insurer in terms of revenue, it opts to partner with local banks in Southeast Asia to ensure success in a region it deems full of untapped potential.
Fed, BoT expected to maintain interest rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/01/2025
» Economists are projecting both the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to keep interest rates unchanged at their first meetings of 2025 amid uncertainties, dismissing a recent call from US President Donald Trump for rates to be cut immediately.
Pundits trumpet imminent insurance co-pay scheme
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2025
» The co-payment scheme, which takes effect on March 1, is critical to reducing overconsumption of medical services and will keep healthcare costs and insurance premiums affordable in the long term, say analysts.