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Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.
Interest rate cuts have uneven impact for retail borrowers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2026
» Retail borrowers have begun to benefit from a series of policy rate cuts over several months. However, the impact may not be immediately noticeable for some borrowers as their monthly instalment payments could remain static.
War risks weigh on markets, crypto
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/03/2026
» A prolonged Middle East conflict could weigh heavily on global financial markets, triggering a broad risk-off environment that pressures equities and cryptocurrencies while increasing volatility across asset classes.
Sugar tycoons branch into hotel investments
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/03/2026
» The second-generation owners of Rajburi Sugar Group have diversified into hotel investments, spending more than 1.5 billion baht to acquire and renovate Impiana Resort Chaweng Noi in Samui and Pullman Khon Kaen.
SCB predicts gradual baht decline
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/02/2026
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the baht to gradually weaken against the US dollar, reaching 33 baht per dollar in the fourth quarter of this year, driven by a combination of domestic and external factors.
Aberdeen bullish on local equities post-election
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/02/2026
» Aberdeen Asset Management has adopted a bullish stance on Thai equities following the recent election, noting political clarity and improving stability could pave the way for renewed foreign inflows and a recovery in the benchmark index to 1,500 points.
Using credit scores to gauge interest
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2026
» For decades, Thai banks have relied on borrowers' monthly income to decide how much interest they should pay on personal loans. Now an individual's credit score can help determine interest rates, a shift that could reshape how consumers borrow and how banks manage risk.
Emerging markets to triumph in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» 2026 is expected to see a decisive rotation in global asset allocation, with emerging markets (EM) positioned to outperform developed markets (DM) as the US dollar enters a weakening cycle, according to analysts.
Nomination nightmare for precious metals
Business, Published on 17/02/2026
» The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the new chairman of the US Federal Reserve turned into a nightmare for the precious metals complex on Jan 30. Prices plummeted at an unprecedented pace as speculators who had fuelled the relentless rally started to sell.
Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber's portfolio
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2026
» Economist and veteran investor Marc Faber underscored inflation as a central force shaping the next investment cycle, highlighting gold and emerging markets as core themes for future investing.