March 19, 2025

Gold’s Record Highs May Offer Temporary Support to Baht Amid Potential Weakening

Bangkok: The baht may face further weakening despite its recent strengthening, influenced by record-high gold prices. Kasikorn Research Center’s analysis suggests that while the current surge in gold prices could bolster the baht temporarily, uncertainties and potential interest rate cuts in Thailand may lead to a weaker baht in 2025. According to Thai News Agency, the global demand for gold

SET and IAA Collaborate to Elevate Investment Analysis Standards with CISA Curriculum

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Investment Analysts Association (IAA) have joined forces to enhance the quality of investment analysis and management personnel across the Thai capital market through the Certified Investment and Securities Analyst (CISA) curriculum. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Soraphol Tulayasathien, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Capital Market Sustainability Development at SET,

Dao Khanong Checkpoint Entrance to Reopen After Accelerated Debris Removal

Bangkok: Plans are underway to open the entrance area of ??Dao Khanong checkpoint this Thursday. The governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) revealed that the removal of the collapsed bridge beams is progressing faster than planned, allowing for the reopening. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Surachet Laopoolsuk, Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), Ministry of

Department of Business Development Investigates Foreign Land Ownership in Chanthaburi

Bangkok: The Department of Business Development is urgently investigating whether three juristic persons holding land are nominees or not. The Director-General of the Department of Business Development revealed that information was found of 3 foreign juristic persons holding land in Mueang District, Chanthaburi Province, and doing business in buying and selling fruit. They are urgently investigating whether they are nominees

Gold Prices Surge Amid Anticipation of Federal Reserve Meeting

Bangkok: Gold prices reached unprecedented levels today, with adjustments made 13 times throughout the day, culminating in a 250 baht increase. According to Thai News Agency, the Gold Traders Association anticipates that global gold prices may soon exceed $3,100, with potential to surge past $3,200 if the Federal Reserve decides to cut interest rates in its meeting tonight. Mr. Worachai

Department of Business Development Reports Over 16,000 New Businesses in Early 2025

Bangkok: The Department of Business Development revealed that in the first two months of 2025, more than 16,000 new businesses were established in Thailand, achieving a new-to-closure ratio of 7:1, the best performance in five years. Foreign investment remains robust, with 181 businesses contributing 35.2 billion baht. Notably, the flower and ornamental plant industries emerged as significant income generators, especially

Customs Department Awaits Police Investigation on Car Fire Incident

Mae Sot: Customs Department waiting for police to examine evidence of a fire that damaged 180 vehicles at Mae Sot Customs Checkpoint. Mr. Thirach Attanavanich, Director-General of the Customs Department, revealed that from the fire incident of confiscated vehicles at the Mae Sot Customs Checkpoint, Tak Province, which is used as a storage area for vehicles left over from border

Thai Stock Market Gains 13.49 Points Amid Active Trading

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 13.49 points as the SET concluded today at 1,189.66 points, marking an increase of 13.49 points, or 1.15%, with a trading value of 42,751.30 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, today’s stock trading saw the index rebound, reaching a high of 1,195.56 points and dipping to a low of 1,174.62 points. A total of