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Oil price spike threatens to cut Thai GDP growth, raise inflation
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 24/03/2026
» A rise in global oil prices poses a growing risk to Thailand's economic outlook, with Tisco Financial Group warning that a 10% increase in crude from a baseline of US$72 per barrel could trim GDP growth by 0.3-0.4 percentage points, while lifting inflation by about 0.8%.
Thai stocks surge as outlook brightens on Mideast war
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 18/03/2026
» Stock markets are increasingly pricing in a more positive outlook for the Middle East war following recent signals from the US and oil prices stabilising, while the Thai government has stepped up petrol supply to ensure fuel security.
Binance sees October Bitcoin uptick
Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 07/03/2026
» The Thai unit of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, believes the price of Bitcoin will start to climb by October, suggesting investors trade with caution as escalating tensions in the Middle East could be short-lived.
Redefining the future of food
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 16/02/2026
» At a time when climate change, food waste and rural inequality are converging into a single, complex crisis, Thailand's agricultural debate can no longer be confined to yields, prices or exports alone. The more urgent question is whether the way we produce food today can still sustain the land, the farmers and consumers tomorrow.
TSTH flags pressure from Chinese steel
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 29/01/2026
» Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc (TSTH), the local unit of India's largest steelmaker, says a fresh wave of Chinese steel exports is intensifying competition in Thailand, even as the company looks to higher value-added products and the pace of domestic infrastructure works to shape market prospects in 2026.
K-Asset touts disciplined portfolios
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 24/12/2025
» Investors are recommended to focus on diversification, income generation and long-term resilience of their portfolio as global markets enter a more complex and volatile phase shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical fragmentation and rising debt burdens, says Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset).
Chaonang rejig eyes Gen Z
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 06/12/2025
» Chaonang, a local cosmetics brand, is rebranding to target Gen Z and a bigger share of the Thai skincare market.
Bualuang Securities predicts investment trends
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 27/11/2025
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) expects Thailand's economy to stage a gradual recovery in 2026, supported by rising foreign direct investment (FDI), a firmer tourism rebound, and improving export momentum in the latter half of the year.
Global gold bull run poised to persist
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 22/11/2025
» MTS Gold Group expects global gold prices to continue their upward trajectory next year, potentially trading between US$4,400 and $4,500 an ounce, driven by persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties as well as strong central bank buying.
2C2P to sink B1.5bn into region's fintech ecosystem
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 03/11/2025
» 2C2P (Thailand) Co Ltd, a leading Southeast Asian payment platform and subsidiary of Antom under Ant International, plans to invest more than 1.5 billion baht over three years to position Thailand as a regional fintech hub.