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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.
Foreign investment applications rise 46% in January
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2026
» Foreign investment applications under the Foreign Business Act were robust in January, with a total investment value of 33.8 billion baht, up 46% year-on-year, driven mainly by investors from China, Japan and Singapore.
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.
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.
Gourmet Market sets out expansion plans
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 28/11/2024
» Gourmet Market, the supermarket brand of The Mall Group, plans to open 1-2 new stores next year amid challenging economic conditions.
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%.
Decommission of Payment Apportionment for UOB Credit Cards and Cash Cards
Published on 08/07/2024
» Starting from the billing cycle cut date of 24 June 2024 onwards, UOB Thailand will decommission the automatic payment apportionment system for UOB credit cards and cash cards. The customers with billing cycle cut date from 24 June onwards will receive the new monthly statement format which will feature an individual QR code and Barcode for each card. This change is intended to allow customers who hold more than one UOB credit card or more than one cash card, to have the flexibility to pay each card balance separately, without the constraints of the Payment Apportionment system.