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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%.
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.
Engineer preaches rooftop solar safety
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 12/01/2026
» Contractors for rooftop solar installation must register with the Council of Engineers Thailand to enhance consumer confidence on safety, according to the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT).
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.
Generali premiums eyed to top B15bn
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 13/10/2025
» Generali Thailand wants to sustain double-digit growth in the second half of the year, driving gross written premiums (GWP) for the Thai unit of the Italian insurer to surpass 15 billion baht for the year.
Thai Union raises B19bn in push for blue finance
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 02/10/2025
» Thai Union Group Plc has surpassed its 2025 blue finance target after securing a total of 24 billion baht in sustainable financing, underscoring strong investor confidence in its financial stability and long-term sustainability vision.
Ikea launches series of price cuts as demand shrivels
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 15/09/2025
» Ikea Thailand, the local arm of the Swedish home furnishing giant, is navigating economic challenges by implementing price reductions and introducing its "Ikea for Business" programme to capture growing demand from hotels, offices, property developers, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).