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Overseas work lures Thais despite risks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/10/2023
» The escalating conflict in Israel has put the local spotlight on overseas Thai workers, with more than 7,000 people remaining on the evacuation list from the region, with some Thais even abducted by militants.
Firms fret over oil price fluctuations
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Yuthana Praiwan and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/10/2023
» Concern the Israeli-Hamas conflict may escalate has led to worries over volatility in global crude oil prices.
Evaluating the impact of war
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/10/2023
» Geopolitical conflicts have tested the Thai economy the past few years, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine continuing as Israel and Hamas renew hostilities in the Middle East.
Gold price could edge higher
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/10/2023
» Global gold prices could hit US$1,875 per ounce in the near term as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of ending soon, according to the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Tourism threatened as risks pile up
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/10/2023
» War in Israel and reduced confidence after last week’s Bangkok mall shooting are expected to cause foreign arrivals to drop next week, though the private sector hopes the visa exemption scheme can resuscitate the market over the next two months.
Private sector monitoring Mideast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2023
» The business sector is closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as it is concerned about escalating violence and the potential impact on trade relations between Thailand and Israel, worth an estimated 40 billion baht.
Subcontinent clash leaves thousands stranded
Business, Panarat Thepgumpanat & Panu Wongcha-um, Published on 01/03/2019
» Thousands of travellers were left scrambling yesterday when Thai Airways International (THAI) cancelled more than a dozen flights to and from Europe after Pakistan closed its airspace amid rising tensions with India.
Oil market recovery modest at best
Business, Thaioil Plc, Published on 05/01/2018
» The oil market made a modest recovery last year, as production cuts by Opec and its allies helped lift prices. However, the nagging global surplus persisted, due mainly to the relentless rise in US output from producers encouraged by rising prices.