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Volatility easing as traders adjust to war
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 21/03/2026
» Trade on Thai and global stock markets has been volatile this month amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. This week, attacks on energy infrastructure by both the Israeli-US and Iranian sides are having a direct impact on energy prices and availability.
Election result to keep foreign funds flowing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/02/2026
» Stock market analysts expect foreign funds to keep flowing into Thailand as the decisive general election outcome signals stronger political stability and reduces the risk of extreme populist policies, keeping fiscal discipline intact.
Government Savings Bank president likely to be next central bank governor
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, president of Government Savings Bank, is highly likely to be nominated as the new governor of the Bank of Thailand, with political leaders eager to shift the regulator's policy direction towards stronger monetary policies that they believe would support the economy.
Two finalists for Bank of Thailand governor proposed
Bloomberg News and Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» The panel vetting the six candidates for governor of the Bank of Thailand has submitted two names to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Govt signs secrecy pact ahead of US trade talks
WICHIT CHANTHANUSORNSIRI, Published on 22/06/2025
» Thailand has signed a non-disclosure agreement with the United States as a formal step towards launching trade negotiations, says Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Rice prices a hot political issue in Japan
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» SANJO, Japan - All is calm at Satoshi Yamazaki's rice farm, with its freshly planted rows of vivid-green seedlings, but a row over the cost of the staple in Japan is threatening to deal the government a blow at the ballot box.
Analysts upbeat on long-term gold prices
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/11/2024
» Analysts expressed optimism that gold prices have a chance to rise in the long term after domestic prices plunged by 800 baht per baht weight on Thursday, mainly attributed to the dollar strengthening.
Boeing workers stage first strike since 2008
Reuters, Published on 13/09/2024
» SEATTLE - Boeing factory workers on the US west coast walked off the job on Friday after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract deal, halting production of the planemaker’s strongest-selling jet and sending its shares down over 2%.
Binance founder gets 4 months in US prison
Reuters, Published on 01/05/2024
» SEATTLE - Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of Binance, was sentenced on Tuesday to four months in prison after pleading guilty to violating US laws against money laundering at the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.
African nations dominate top 10 economic growth spots
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/01/2024
» JOHANNESBURG - Africa faces economic headwinds this year, but some of the continent’s brightest sparks are shading it in a more hopeful light.