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Stocks fall, oil jumps after Israeli strikes on Iran
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/06/2025
» RECAP: Stocks fell in most Asian markets yesterday and oil prices jumped as investors rushed to safe-haven assets after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites in a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
Tourism slump hammers restaurants
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/06/2025
» Every type of eatery is struggling this year as the economy and tourism slow, says renowned Thai chef and restaurateur Thitid Tassanakajohn, also known as Chef Ton.
Traders bullish on gold at $4,000 in 3-5 years
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/06/2025
» Gold prices are expected to continue climbing to US$4,000 an ounce in the medium term, driven by intensifying geopolitical tensions and a shift towards lower interest rates globally, says trader YLG Bullion and Futures.
Startup investor targets Thai tech firms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/05/2025
» Thai-born Silicon Valley investor Jeep Kline has launched the impact fund Raisewell Ventures, which invests in the US and Southeast Asia using Thailand as a strategic hub for innovation.
Kobsak wants focus on autos, farming
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2025
» The automotive and agricultural sectors are crucial areas requiring negotiation with the US to address the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Thai imports, says Kobsak Pootrakul, director and senior executive vice-president of Bangkok Bank.
Pilots pin hopes on regulator
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Thai Pilots Association hopes the temporary permission for foreign pilots to fly domestic flights will not be extended, based on a commitment from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Oil prices to fall amid calmer Middle East
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/03/2025
» Global prices of crude oil, together with prices of key oil and petrochemical products, are likely to fall in the first quarter and throughout the first half amid fewer geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, says Thai Oil Plc, Thailand's largest oil refinery by volume.
Mae Hong Son finds ways to tackle unruly tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2025
» The unruly behaviour of tourists in Mae Hong Son has increasingly riled locals, particularly the habit of smoking marijuana in public, disobeying traffic rules and illegally working in prohibited jobs.
Consumer confidence hits eight-month peak
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/02/2025
» The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) hit an eight-month high in January, driven by government economic stimulus efforts, according to a survey conducted by the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thailand, Israel consider free trade negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2025
» Thailand and Israel have expressed interest in negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) to enhance trade and investment between the two nations.