Thai Stocks Fall as Middle East War Escalates
The Stock Exchange of Thailand fell sharply on Monday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed global oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The SET index dropped 55.96…
Viriyah Sets 2026 Premium Growth Target at 4%
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Viriyah Insurance aims to increase its direct written premiums by 4% to 44.6 billion baht this year, maintaining a cautious growth outlook amid economic uncertainty and…
Government Moves to Prevent Fuel Crisis
The government has rolled out a series of emergency measures aimed at preventing domestic fuel shortages, including boosting oil reserves and suspending most fuel exports, while assuring the public that…
Escalating War Tensions Pose Risks to Thai Stocks
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Thai equities face continued downside risks as escalating tensions in the Middle East fuel market volatility, with analysts warning that only a limited number of sectors…
Baht Under Pressure as Oil Prices Surge
The baht could weaken beyond 33 to the US dollar and face heightened volatility if the conflict in the Middle East persists, as higher oil prices would increase Thailand’s import…
Smart Traffic Signals Deployed to Ease Road Congestion
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to accelerate the rollout of adaptive traffic lights across the city in an effort to reduce congestion. The initiative will see traditional fixed-time traffic…
Gold and Oil Recommended as Key Investment Plays
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Thailand’s leading asset managers are advising investors to increase exposure to gold and oil as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify, while regulators say they…
Commercial Real Estate Expected to Stay Resilient
The commercial real estate market is expected to remain resilient in 2026, with demand increasingly concentrated in hotels, data centres, industrial and logistics assets, and high-quality office and retail space,…
SCB Forecasts Gradual Depreciation of the Baht
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the baht to gradually weaken against the US dollar this year, projecting the currency to reach 33 baht per dollar by the fourth quarter, amid…
Visa and Omise Join Forces to Tackle Credit Card Fraud with Tokenization Technology
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Credit card fraud in Thailand is projected to ease following the introduction of Visa’s Network Token technology, which replaces traditional card numbers with secure digital tokens…