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Banker urges expertise in next government
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI, Published on 07/01/2026
» The next government is advised to utilise professionals with proven expertise to address the US-China spat, which is expected to intensify and could lead to a military confrontation.
Natural disasters pose increasing risks for banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/01/2026
» Natural disasters are becoming more common, posing growing challenges to banking operations and requiring banks to incorporate them into their risk management approaches, according to the chief of the Thai Bankers' Association (TBA).
Won, baht lead year-end flips in Asian currency trends
Bloomberg, Published on 30/12/2025
» Some of Asia’s strongest currency trends are starting to unravel in the final trading days of the year, with the South Korean won and the Thai baht leading the reversals.
China holds military drills around Taiwan after US arms deal
Bloomberg, Published on 29/12/2025
» China kicked off military manoeuvres around Taiwan that it said included live-fire drills, in a dramatic show of force after the US announced one of its biggest arms packages ever for the self-run democracy.
For young Thais, owning a home put on hold
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/12/2025
» For many young Thais starting their careers, buying a home is less of an immediate goal and more of a long-term aspiration.
Charging ahead on saving forests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/12/2025
» As sustainability rises to the top of Thailand's economic agenda, local banks are increasingly partnering with global payment networks to introduce eco-friendly cards -- turning everyday financial transactions into tools for environmental action.
US and Russia urge end to Thai-Cambodian violence
Bloomberg and Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» The United States and Russia have called on Cambodia and Thailand to end violence as the two countries continue talks to end weeks of deadly clashes.
Malaysia judge says ex-PM Najib used financier Jho Low as agent
Bloomberg, Published on 26/12/2025
» Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak used financier Jho Low as a “proxy or agent” in the affairs of 1MDB, a judge said in an ongoing ruling on 25 1MDB-related charges against the politician.
Thai exports rise 7.1% in November, less than forecast
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 25/12/2025
» The US dollar value of Thai exports rose 7.1% in November from a year earlier, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, slightly below market expectations.
‘Zombie ships’ help keep Venezuelan oil industry alive
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/12/2025
» A 27-year-old crude tanker that was supposedly scrapped in 2021 is due to reach Venezuela late this week, according to ship-tracking data, in the latest example of how the South American country keeps its embattled oil industry alive.