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Thailand sees influx of foreign investment as baht strengthens
Foreign investments are anticipated to continue flowing into Thailand’s equity market. This is driven by a significant appreciation of the baht since the beginning of December. Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) observed that the baht’s 3.26% increase month-to-date seems “disproportionate to some underlying fundamentals.” During this timeframe, the dollar index only weakened by 1.20%. This is interesting given that foreign investors…
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Realsmart positions AI at the core of its 2026 growth strategy
RealSmart Public Company Limited has unveiled its business plan for 2026, positioning the company to ride what it sees as a decisive shift in how Thai organizations use artificial intelligence in daily operations and executive decision-making. Speaking this week, Phukit Distharanon, chief executive officer of RealSmart, said 2026 would mark a turning point where AI moves beyond pilot projects and…
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Thailand’s car production rises 11% in November as domestic sales climb
Thailand’s car production rose sharply in November, climbing 11.06% from a year earlier to 130,222 units, according to data released on Monday by the Federation of Thai Industries. The increase follows another strong month in October, when production rose 14.17% year on year, signalling a steady recovery in the country’s auto manufacturing sector. Thailand is Southeast Asia’s largest vehicle production…
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A closer look Aat modern trading tools for Thailand’s market
Trading in Thailand has come along in leaps and bounds, and many people want tools that feel clear rather than complicated. Whether you trade casually or follow global markets each day, the right platform can help you stay organised, understand trends and build confidence without feeling overwhelmed. Trading has become part of everyday conversation in Thailand, whether you check charts…
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EU to impose import fees on low-value imports from July 2026
European Union (EU) finance ministers have agreed to impose a €3 import fee on low-value imports starting July 2026, in a bid to manage the rising number of small parcels entering the bloc from e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. The decision, announced yesterday, December 12, follows growing concern among EU retailers over what they describe as unfair competition…
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Where does Thailand’s 5G rank across Asia?
Thailand has made significant progress in rolling out 5G networks, positioning itself as a growing player in Asia’s digital landscape. Since the initial commercial launch of 5G services in 2020, the country has rapidly expanded coverage, improved speeds, and invested in infrastructure to support high-speed mobile connectivity. With Asia home to some of the world’s fastest and most advanced networks,…
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How Thailand’s gold demand and Baht volatility create dual market trading opportunities
Thai investors have a long relationship with gold. Families in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket buy gold ornaments and bars not only for beauty but also as a trusted form of savings. At the same time, traders are watching the Thai baht move against the US dollar and other currencies as global conditions change. When you put these two forces…
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Casino legalisation debate resurfaces in Thailand amid entertainment complex plans
Are you asking why people are again talking about casinos in Thailand and how it connects with new entertainment plans? This question is coming up more often these days, and many readers are curious about what is actually happening and why the topic feels important right now. Thailand has always been known for tourism, its culture, food, and warm hospitality,…
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The Crypto coins gamers actually use for online entertainment
Open a gaming subreddit, a streaming chat, or a Discord server, and you will see a blizzard of tickers: BTC, ETH, USDT, DOGE, ADA. However, if you only want to fund a small night of online entertainment, it is not obvious which coins actually get used every day and which mostly live in hype threads. Let’s look at the best…
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