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Gold retreats as Fed rate hopes fade
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/04/2026
» Gold prices remain under downward pressure after United States President Donald Trump's statement on the ongoing military campaign in Iran, which dampened hopes of an interest rate cut. Analysts predict a key support range of US$4,400 an ounce and 66,900 baht for the domestic price.
CRC Sports invests B200m in expansion, renovations
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/04/2026
» Supersports, a subsidiary of SET-listed Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC), plans to open two new stores this year and renovate 10 outlets.
Mideast expats eye Thai luxury homes
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/04/2026
» The conflict in the Middle East has begun to prompt expatriates working in the region, as well as buyers from affected countries, to seek ready-to-move residential units in beach destinations, particularly Phuket.
Thai private investment stabilises despite global risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) remains concerned that the war in the Middle East and volatility in the baht exchange rate could adversely affect the Thai economy, despite imports of capital goods rising by nearly 44% in February compared with the same period last year, reflecting continued expansion in private sector investment.
Gold to see long-term downward trend
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/03/2026
» The price of gold will be confirmed to be on a long-term downward trend if it fails to stay above US$4,100 per ounce, which could occur this week amid escalating tensions and a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, traders say.
AI race spurs digital self-reliance push
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/03/2026
» The issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.
Fuel panic spreads as pumps run dry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/03/2026
» Long queues at petrol stations across Thailand and "out of fuel" signs for diesel, the backbone of the transport sector, have raised public concern over the past week about the country's ability to manage energy reserves.
Insurers look to manage risk from Middle East conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Insurance companies have taken steps to cautiously manage their risk exposure amid intensifying conflicts in the Middle East, which has resulted in the cost of war insurance coverage for ships in the Gulf region to reach "unprecedented levels".
Analysts warn of war's impact on sector
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/03/2026
» Thai banks risk realising negative impacts from the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, especially if oil prices remain above US$100 per barrel, potentially forcing them to set aside extra provisions or expected credit losses for management overlay from the conflicts, say analysts.
When GDP no longer needs people
Business, KCS Group, Published on 17/03/2026
» In traditional industrial models, rising gross domestic product used to go hand in hand with job creation. More production meant more workers and higher wages followed by increased consumption. But in the emerging post-labour economy, this link is breaking. Nations can now increase output not by employing more people, but by implementing more code.