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Gold retreats as Fed rate hopes fade
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/04/2026
» Gold prices remain under downward pressure after United States President Donald Trump's statement on the ongoing military campaign in Iran, which dampened hopes of an interest rate cut. Analysts predict a key support range of US$4,400 an ounce and 66,900 baht for the domestic price.
Pundits call for balance on trade and border issues
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/11/2025
» Pundits say the government must strike a fine balance between economic benefit and national sovereignty regarding the border dispute with Cambodia, as the prolonged conflict not only dampens prospects for Thailand's trade talks with the US, but also riles domestic political stability.
High hopes for Thailand's new crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/07/2025
» In the increasingly competitive tourism landscape amid a global economic slowdown, pundits believe recently endorsed crypto-friendly measures will lift Thailand's attractiveness in the eyes of tech-savvy, high-spending tourists.
Funding Societies outlines 5-year strategic vision
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/06/2025
» Funding Societies, the largest small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) digital finance platform in Southeast Asia, has announced a five-year strategic plan focused on Thailand as the nation transitions to the digital economy.
Phuket eyed for crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/02/2025
» In a move cheered by cryptocurrency enthusiasts, last month former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra proposed using Phuket province as a Bitcoin sandbox for tourism, aiming to encourage digital currency holders to spend in Thailand.
Binance backs Thaksin's Bitcoin proposal
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/12/2024
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's proposal for a pilot Bitcoin payment project is a positive step to boost Thailand's competitiveness and attractiveness to tech-savvy visitors, but it first needs the Bank of Thailand to thoroughly study the risks of such a move, says the Thai unit of Binance -- the world's leading cryptocurrency platform.
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.
Thai gold primed for record high
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/10/2024
» The domestic price of gold could hit 44,000 baht per baht weight, from 41,350 baht now, as tensions rise in the Middle East, the baht depreciates and the US Federal Reserve is expected to continue cutting interest rates, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Call for charges to be filed in share manipulation case
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/07/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on the prosecutor to file charges with the Civil Court against nine offenders for share manipulation of three companies after they refused to comply with the punishment measures.
Nation warned of lost opportunities
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/07/2023
» Foreign business communities in Thailand are hoping that the new government is established within one month, as the longer it is delayed the more opportunities the country will lose, according to the former chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT).