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SCB WEALTH Navigates the “Storm Shift” at Year-End Forum
Published on 28/11/2025
» SCB WEALTH under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) recently hosted the SCB WEALTH Holistic Wealth Forum 2025 under the theme “Storm Shift”, bringing together top-tier local and global experts to provide clients with a strategic “investment compass” to weather global economic storms. Looking ahead to 2026, the forum identified it as a pivotal year marked by major disruptions—from geopolitical tensions and AI-driven technological shifts to evolving global economic structures. Despite these challenges, Thailand is seen as entering a “golden opportunity” phase, supported by surging foreign investment figures from the Board of Investment (BOI). Foreign investment and capital markets are accelerating efforts to transition Thailand into the New Economy, driven by the Third Wave of innovation in AI, semiconductors, and data centres. BlackRock highlighted AI infrastructure as a major force poised to reshape the global economy. Meanwhile, Hua Seng Heng projected that gold prices will remain on an upward trajectory in 2026, with potential to reach USD 4,700. SCB Fund Management (SCBFM) forecasted Thai baht volatility within a range of THB 31–33 per USD. The forum concluded with insights on family office strategy and the importance of establishing a family constitution to ensure long-term wealth preservation. Experts emphasised the need for neutral mediation mechanisms to protect family wealth from internal disruptions and promote sustainable legacy planning.
Proposed sale of Dutch embassy site draws flak
News, Shreyaa Srivastava, Published on 13/08/2025
» The Dutch Association in Thailand has formally petitioned the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to halt the proposed sale of the Netherlands embassy compound in Bangkok -- a unique and historically significant property located at 206 Wireless Road.
Kingdom welcomed two million Indians last year
News, Shreyaa Srivastava, Published on 04/08/2025
» Thailand welcomed over 2 million Indian tourists in one year for the first time in 2024, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), which recently organised the "Asean-India Forum" to cement ties.
Srettha outlines 'soft power' vision for Thai athletes
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Shreyaa Srivastava, Published on 11/07/2025
» Former prime minister Srettha Thavisin has reaffirmed the Pheu Thai Party's commitment to harnessing sports as a major driver of Thailand's soft power, citing its cultural, commercial, and diplomatic potential.
Thaksin talks up new ‘soft power’ push
Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Shreyaa Srivastava, Published on 09/07/2025
» After being conspicuously quiet during two weeks of high political drama in Thailand, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the public eye on Wednesday with a splash — talking up his daughter’s favourite project.
Soft power high on the agenda
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Shreyaa Srivastava, Published on 09/07/2025
» Thailand is advancing its soft power push, with the country's creative culture playing an increasingly key role, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
App to promote Thai heritage
News, Shreyaa Srivastava, Published on 03/07/2025
» A memorandum of understanding with Thai Media Fund (TMF) and Imagineear (Thailand) Co Ltd will support the development, co-distribution and integration of immersive media content in promoting Thailand's rich cultural heritage through a philanthropic project called Bloomberg Connects, under a signing ceremony Tuesday.
Progress in rights hailed
News, Shreyaa Srivastava, Published on 26/06/2025
» At the Bangkok Post Pride 2025 forum "Pride in Action -- Together Now, Together Always", LGBTQ+ activists and experts said they were optimistic about progress in supporting LGBTQ+ rights.
Creative community optimistic about LGBTQ+ rights
Shreyaa Srivastava , Published on 25/06/2025
» Leading figures in the creative community say they are optimistic about further progress in supporting LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand.
Plan to sell Dutch embassy in Bangkok hits local flak
News, Shreyaa Srivastava, Published on 15/06/2025
» The Dutch Association in Thailand is taking steps to prevent the sale of the Dutch Embassy compound in Bangkok, a unique property on 206 Wireless Road, to local developers.