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MTS Gold bullish on long-term price trend
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/02/2026
» MTS Gold Mae Thongsuk, one of Thailand's largest gold dealers, has maintained a bullish outlook for gold over the medium and long term.
Analysts expect crypto bull market to persist
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/11/2025
» Renewed US-China trade tensions sparked a massive sell-off in the crypto market last month, with Bitcoin plunging from US$122,000 to $107,000 at one point, but analysts are referring to it as a "deep but temporary" reset, adding the bull cycle is not over yet.
Year-end market outlook: All eyes on policy responses
Business, Published on 09/10/2025
» As we approach the end of 2025, the global economic outlook is characterised by slowing growth, with the US economy losing steam due to consumer fatigue and China continuing to struggle due to weak domestic demand. In contrast, Europe sits in a sweet spot of growth, inflation and monetary policy, although in our view, the effective implementation of various fiscal initiatives will be critical.
Film shoots energise tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thailand is reaping benefits from foreign blockbuster film shoots, as Krabi tourism observed a 30% visitor surge at attractions appearing in Jurassic World Rebirth, while the Alien: Earth series, which set a record investment budget, will help promote the nation as a global destination for film shoots and tourism.
B10bn revenue target for foreign film shoots
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/04/2025
» The Tourism Department has raised its target for revenue from foreign film production in Thailand this year to 10 billion baht from 7.5 billion, helped by offers of a 30% cash rebate incentive to lure large productions.
DeepSeek: A game changer in AI efficiency?
Business, Peter Hanbury and Jue Wang, Published on 20/03/2025
» DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup founded in 2023, has quickly made waves in the global industry. With fewer than 200 employees and backed by the quant fund High-Flyer ($8 billion in assets under management), the company released its open-source model, DeepSeek R1, one day before the announcement of OpenAI's $500-billion Stargate project in the United States.
Sands shift for Thai drama productions
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/11/2024
» TV dramas and series are key creative industry products the Thai government plans to support based on their potential to enhance the country's economic development.
All the world's a stage
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/07/2024
» If Thailand wants its creative industry to grow domestically and internationally, all stakeholders must unite and reform the industry from the ground up, according to the soft power development subcommittee.
After tightening, others must step up
Business, Agustín Carstens, Published on 01/07/2024
» Central banks around the world have shown they can take forceful action to head off the most dramatic increase in inflation in a generation. They have taken steps to protect the purchasing power of people and businesses. Although the last mile to return to price stability is not yet complete, the end is well in sight.
Lessons for Land Bridge advocates
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2024
» During the mobile cabinet meeting in Ranong last week, the Land Bridge project once again became a disputed topic as locals in the proposed area met Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and voiced concerns over the possible impact on their way of life and environmental damage.