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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.
Exploring a potential baht-gold price link
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» As global gold prices skyrocket, debates are ongoing in Thailand about the significant impact of gold trading flows on the volatility and appreciation of the baht.
Thai stocks suffer amid political turmoil
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/10/2025
» Uncertainties surrounding next year's election and the administration that will subsequently take office have prompted foreign investors to continue to underweight Thai stocks, though they have looked at investing in sectors that have benefited from stimulus measures such as the "Khon La Khrueng" and tourism co-payment schemes.
THAI rebounds, but still faces challenges
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/09/2025
» With its share price soaring more than 400% within 15 days of Thai Airways International (THAI) resuming trade on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on Aug 4, the flag carrier has undoubtedly caught the attention of many investors.
Thai hotels forced to cut room rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand's hotel sector is experiencing its first pricing pressure after four consecutive years of rate increases that have nearly doubled average room rates since 2021, as tourists from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly, says Tris Rating.
Thai hotels cut room rates amid falling tourist numbers
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/09/2025
» Thailand’s hotel sector is experiencing pricing pressure this year after four consecutive years of rate increases that have nearly doubled average room rates since 2021, as tourists from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly, says Tris Rating.
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.
ITD, property lead drop in Thai stock market
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/04/2025
» Shares of Italian-Thai Development (ITD) and property development companies led the decline of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index on Monday following Friday's major earthquake, with an analyst suggesting short-term psychological impact would last for a couple of days.
Loan growth projected to contract this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2024
» Bank loan growth is expected to contract this year, although it picked up slightly in the fourth quarter, with banks continuing their credit tightening in 2025-26 amid subdued GDP growth, say analysts.
BLA forecasts uptick in first-year premiums
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/11/2024
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) is confident of achieving double-digit growth in first-year premiums this year, putting the SET-listed life insurer on course to generate first-year premiums worth 10 billion baht by the end of 2026.