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Gold Markets at ‘Point of No Return’ as Analysts Warn of Imminent ‘Time Bomb’ Breakout

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026

As gold consolidates between $4,400 and $4,800, experts warn that a "structural turning point" is nearing, driven by central bank demand and geopolitical risk

Thai gold closes ฿1,100 higher after 30 price changes in volatile trading

WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026

Thai gold prices jumped 1,100 baht on May 6 after 30 intraday adjustments, driven by soaring global gold, baht volatility and rebound buying.

World Gold Council says Thai Q1 gold investment hits 7-year high

May 05, 2026

Economic uncertainty, political tensions and higher gold prices continued to support Thai safe-haven demand, the World Gold Council says.

Thai exports to US surge 41.8% as tariff ruling fuels rush orders

April 25, 2026

Thailand’s March exports hit a record high as US-bound shipments jumped after a court ruling voided Trump’s retaliatory tariffs

Liberator wins Asia’s best stock broker honour from TradingView

April 24, 2026

Liberator Securities has won TradingView’s Best Stock Broker in Asia 2025 award, with Co-CEO Watanya Bunnag receiving the honour in London.

Mystery trader dumped US$760m in oil bets just before prices crashed

April 18, 2026

A massive US$760 million Brent sell-off minutes before Iran’s Hormuz announcement has raised fresh questions over possible insider trading in oil markets

Gold rallies as Hormuz opening weakens oil inflation fears

April 18, 2026

Gold rose for a second straight session as a weaker dollar and easing oil-driven inflation fears after Hormuz reopening lifted hopes of rate cuts

Thailand seeks expanded Russian urea quota at friendly prices

April 15, 2026

Thailand seeks to import 1–2 million tonnes of Russian urea annually at friendly prices, as both sides agree to form a joint task force to boost trade.

Oil surges as failed US-Iran talks shake global markets

April 13, 2026

Brent jumps above US$102 as US-Iran talks end in stalemate, dragging stocks lower, lifting the dollar and reviving inflation fears

DITP leads Thai software firms into Kenya, tops Bt165m in talks

April 08, 2026

DITP led Thai software firms into Kenya, generating more than 165 million baht in first-day trade talks and highlighting Thai digital business potential in Africa.

DITP pushes wider Thai exports to Kenya’s Kingsway and Konza

April 07, 2026

Thailand’s DITP is expanding trade talks in Kenya as Kingsway Group eyes more Thai imports and Konza Technopolis looks to Thai software firms.

US trade report flags Thailand over market distortions, tariff barriers

April 06, 2026

The 2026 USTR report flags Thailand over market distortions, tariff barriers and labour concerns, while trade talks with the US remain unfinished

Gold slides as strong dollar and rate fears overshadow safe-haven appeal

April 03, 2026

Global gold prices fall as US dollar strengthens and oil surges, fuelling inflation fears and expectations of prolonged high interest rates

Thai Gold opens April with a 1,300-baht leap as bars hit 72,500

April 01, 2026

Thailand gold prices surged at the first morning announcement on April 1, 2026, while spot gold briefly broke above US$4,700 an ounce

Thailand’s Infrastructure Bond Market Poised for Growth Amidst Record Capital Flight

March 31, 2026

Fitch Ratings forecasts medium-term growth for infrastructure debt as banks tighten lending, despite record $1bn foreign capital flight from Thai markets