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YLG touts safe-haven precious metal as risks escalate
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2026
» As war in the Middle East intensifies and financial markets swing wildly, Thai investors, particularly older buyers, are rushing to small-sized physical gold, betting the rally is far from over.
Thai bond market follows global trend
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2026
» Thailand's bond market overtook the equities market in 2025, with outstanding value climbing to 17.9 trillion baht, cementing its role as a pillar of financial stability, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Analysts see prospects for SET rebound
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2025
» While the House dissolution will pressure Thai stocks in the short term, the anticipated interest rate cut this week and an election rally could drive a rebound, say analysts, hinting Thai politics could become more stable following next year's general election.
Thai wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2025
» Salary increases in Thailand are moderating to average 4.5% across industries and businesses in 2025, slowing from the historical norm of 5%, says international consultancy Deloitte.
Breaking the family business curse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/11/2025
» They build, they grow, then they fall. The familiar cycle of family businesses has echoed across continents for centuries. In Thailand, where family-run conglomerates dominate the economy, the question remains whether they can they break the third-generation curse?
Gold surge set to continue as prices hit record highs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/10/2025
» Gold's bullish momentum is expected to continue for at least two more years, according to local trader YLG Group, citing ongoing central bank purchases, persistent inflation concerns, intensifying geopolitical conflicts, and trade tensions.
Regional markets dip on valuation concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern that valuations have become stretched, especially for technology companies, following a relentless surge.
Asian shares rise as Chinese sell-off eases
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian markets mostly gained on Friday after an intense sell-off of Chinese equities eased, amid reports the country's financial regulators could intervene to slow the dumping. A Wall Street stock rally also lifted sentiment.
Imminent US interest rate cut likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2025
» Foreign capital is expected to flow into the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled an interest rate cut in September, although short-term domestic political uncertainties could limit the upside, analysts say.
Thai markets to stay volatile for rest of year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2025
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) expects Thailand's stock market to remain volatile in the second half of 2025 as domestic and external headwinds continue to weigh on sentiment, though a recovery is possible in the final quarter that could lift the Thai index to 1,280 points by year-end.