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Planning for disaster management and succeeding
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 11/02/2026
» The huge floods that caused deaths and billions of baht in damage last November in Hat Yai, the economic and tourism hub in southern Thailand, reflected critical flaws in our disaster management. We should have been prepared for the worst, but we were not.
Thailand's party spots dry up with election day booze bans
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2026
» Bangkok restaurateur Sorathep Steve said he was told off last Saturday by customers who had just flown in from the United States and ordered a bottle of wine, only to be told of Thailand's election-linked ban on alcohol.
Traders bullish on gold's skyrocket
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2026
» Gold prices are expected to soar to US$6,400 an ounce and 88,000 baht per baht-weight as investor demand in a turbulent world pushes bullion to new highs.
Gold prices continue magic ride
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/01/2026
» The baht is likely to appreciate further after it broke 31 to the US dollar to touch its highest level in nearly five years on Wednesday, as gold prices edged towards a once-unthinkable target of US$5,000 per ounce, say currency and gold traders.
Thai alcohol producers set for stock exchange listings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has remained firm in its plan to have the country's three largest alcohol producers float shares on the Thai bourse, projecting that Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev) will become the first to list as early as this year.
Traders expect gold prices to continue to skyrocket
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/01/2026
» Traders say gold prices should continue to rise in the near term after bullion broke through US$4,600 an ounce for the first time on Monday, resulting in the baht’s appreciation despite policymakers’ efforts to stem the rise.
Thai dealers reiterate opposition to gold trading tax
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2026
» Local gold traders have reiterated their strong opposition to a plan by the Bank of Thailand to impose a tax on gold trading to curb the baht’s appreciation, as they predict bullion prices could soar to US$5,000 an ounce now that US President Donald Trump has threatened other countries following the invasion of Venezuela.
Fiscal decline expected to pressure Thailand over the medium term
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2026, the incoming government is likely to face a host of internal and external challenges, with Thailand's fiscal position a longstanding problem that has become more strained amid sluggish economic growth.
Centara Hotels & Resorts unveils Himalayan hideaway
Business, Published on 25/12/2025
» Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) has announced the upcoming opening of its first property in Nepal, Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, The Centara Collection, set to welcome guests from January 2026.
Thailand to study tax on online gold trading
News Agencies, Published on 23/12/2025
» Thailand’s finance ministry plans to study the possible imposition of a tax on online gold trading and will look at measures to limit gold trading volumes, permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit said on Tuesday.