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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.
Opec production increase expected to keep oil prices low
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/07/2025
» Global oil prices are expected to remain low this week following the decision of Opec and its allies to increase production, says Thai Oil Plc (TOP), the country's largest refiner by capacity.
Electricity unlikely to become more expensive this year
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/07/2025
» Electricity bills are unlikely to become more expensive later this year as authorities plan to manage power tariffs to avoid increasing the financial burden on people amid a sluggish economy, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Tax policies, interest rates align for domestic market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/07/2025
» Thailand's digital asset market is poised to keep growing as favourable domestic tax policies align with expected cuts in global interest rates, while institutional adoption gains globally.
Adding fuel to the fire
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/06/2025
» The unpredictable Israel-Iran conflict is intensifying the disorder overwhelming the Pheu Thai Party's coalition government.
Analysts: War threatens Thai economy
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/06/2025
» Amonthep Chawla, chief economist at CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT), said even though tensions have eased, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East remain a threat to the Thai economy, in addition to US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the border dispute with Cambodia.
Navigating twin crises and tightened monetary policy
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 28/06/2025
» Financial markets in Thailand are confronting an unprecedented twin crisis, as political uncertainty from the audio clip scandal converges with escalating Middle East tensions that have rattled global capital markets.
Thai regulator prepares for possible gas price spike
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/06/2025
» The tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran is giving Thai energy regulators more time to brace for liquefied natural gas (LNG) price fluctuations, which often lead to higher electricity bills, says an energy official who requested anonymity.
Shippers told to prep contingency plans
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has observed a slowdown in orders for rice, chicken, rubber, food and electrical appliances due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.
Office fears strait's closure could disrupt shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2025
» The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz could increase transport costs and freight rates for Thailand, while also affecting inflation and exports to the Middle East, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).