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Hopes for early end to war lift sentiment
Business, Maybank Securities Thailand, Published on 07/04/2026
» The war in Iran continues with ongoing attacks by both sides, while Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz weighs on investor sentiment.
Mideast conflict threatens Thai growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is warning the war in the Middle East could weigh on Thailand's economy across multiple fronts, potentially dragging GDP growth below its 2% forecast for this year.
Thai bond market follows global trend
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2026
» Thailand's bond market overtook the equities market in 2025, with outstanding value climbing to 17.9 trillion baht, cementing its role as a pillar of financial stability, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Rate cut likely at Monetary Policy Committee meeting next week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/12/2025
» Analysts expect the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut its policy rate by 0.25 basis points (bps) at next week's meeting, following the US Federal Reserve's latest move as multiple pressures weigh on the domestic outlook.
Sentiment improving, but watch for political risk
Business, Maybank Securities Thailand, Published on 06/12/2025
» Global stock markets have rebounded as the market predicts an 80% likelihood the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its Dec 9-10 meeting, up from less than 40% earlier.
Thailand eyes tougher gold-trade rules after baht swings
Bloomberg, Published on 24/11/2025
» Thailand’s central bank plans to tighten reporting rules for gold transactions after rising bullion flows contributed to swings in the baht, prompting policymakers to seek better visibility into the market.
Thailand has not manipulated currency, says minister
Reuters and Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2025
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Wednesday that Thailand has not engaged in currency manipulation, and that the central bank has the tools to manage the currency without resorting to intervention.
YouTube to pay $22 million in settlement with Trump
AFP, Published on 30/09/2025
» NEW YORK - YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended his account over the Jan 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to a court filing Monday.
Malaysians visiting southern Thailand becoming more adventurous
Assawin Pakawan and Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 16/09/2025
» Malaysian visitors to southern Thailand are looking beyond Hat Yai city where massage, food and other traditional activities are offered, to more adventurous destinations.
Norway wealth fund divests from Caterpillar over Gaza 'rights violations'
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» OSLO — Norway's sovereign wealth fund said Monday that it had divested from US construction equipment firm Caterpillar over purported involvement in rights violations in the Israel-Hamas war.