Gold Climbs Above $5,100 Amid Worldwide Uncertainty
Gold traders are warning of a possible price correction after bullion surged past US$5,100 per ounce for the first time, driven by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar that…
Baht Expected to Strengthen in Q1 as Gold Prices Climb
Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the baht to continue strengthening against the US dollar during the first quarter, supported by a strong rally in global gold prices. However, the bank…
Investment Applications in Thailand Climb 67% in 2025
Photo Credit: BOI The total value of investment applications in Thailand climbed 67% year-on-year to $60.23 billion in 2025, fueled by growth in digital and advanced industries, the Board of…
Thailand’s Economy Trails as Vietnam Gains Speed
As election campaigning gathers pace, economic restructuring has become a central theme across Thailand’s political spectrum, seen as vital to reviving sluggish growth. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key…
Venezuela Turns to Oil Revenue to Tame Inflation and Lower Prices
The United States’ seizure and sale of Venezuelan oil, while surprising, could offer a short-term boost to the struggling economy of the South American nation. This week, interim President Delcy…
Strong Baht Could Dampen Travel Bookings
The recent strengthening of the baht against the US dollar—rising above 31 to the dollar for the first time in nearly five years—is expected to affect forward travel bookings in…
Interest Rate Shifts Drive Mixed Results for Banks
Major Thai banks reported mixed operating results in 2025, reflecting lower interest income amid declining interest rates and heightened economic uncertainty. Bangkok Bank (BBL), the country’s largest lender by assets,…
Executive publishes warning for the SET
Thailand’s stock market is approaching a critical juncture, highlighting the urgent need to restore investor confidence and market liquidity, according to the head of the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), who…
Bank of Thailand to Impose Limits on Online Gold Trading
The Bank of Thailand will introduce limits on online gold trading from Jan 29 in an effort to reduce upward pressure on the baht, Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Wednesday.…
Investors Advised to Seek Opportunities Abroad
Thailand’s stock market is likely to remain volatile this year, with returns continuing to trail overseas markets due to the absence of clear near-term catalysts and ongoing domestic and global…