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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.
The Stark reality of a company in decline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/07/2023
» As the public awaits clarity on the formation of a new government, investor confidence is trying to rebound from the plunge caused by alleged fraud at Stark Corporation.
The new Covid challenge
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/07/2022
» As many Thais return to the office, entertainment venues reopen and wearing face masks is no longer mandatory in outdoor public places, new daily coronavirus cases have begun to climb lately, notably among school students.
Far too early for normal
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/05/2020
» As a regular user of public transport, I have to admit feeling uncomfortable getting on a slightly crowded public bus in the evening when leaving work. But seeing much larger crowds trying to barge into the subway convinced me that there's no other choice for me to get home.
Virus responses compared
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/03/2020
» The world is in a state of panic right now. Every minute brings more bad news about the Covid-19 outbreak that has caused more than 3,300 deaths as of Friday. For many, the more information they consume -- whether it is factual or not -- the higher the possibility they will live in fear.
Choose safety over selfies
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/10/2019
» During my most recent visit to Ho Chi Minh City, I was captivated by the sight of an old apartment building that had been converted into a fantastic collection of restaurants, coffee shops, co-working spaces and a bookshop.
In search of certainty
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/05/2019
» The world has become a more uncertain place, as escalating tensions between the US and China could potentially damage the global economy on a bigger scale than anyone has thought, business leaders warn.
Travel with care
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/04/2019
» For many developing countries, tourism is a major contributor to economic growth, alleviating poverty and creating employment for women and young people, mostly in remote areas.
How free is Hong Kong?
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2018
» Acouple of incidents in Hong Kong caught my attention last week. The first was a report that the worsening influenza outbreak in the territory had prompted authorities to shut all kindergartens and primary schools just days before the scheduled Lunar New Year holidays. The flu has been especially severe this winter, having caused 111 deaths since January, and health experts warn it may not yet have peaked.