Gold skyrockets as banks still wobble

Gold skyrockets as banks still wobble

Gold prices passed US$2,000 for the first time in more than a year on Monday as UBS's recent takeover of its Swiss rival Credit Suisse for $3.2 billion failed to assure investors about ongoing bank woes.

04:01

House dissolved

The House of Representatives has been dissolved to pave the way for a general election, with the Election Commission (EC) expected to announce the election date on Friday.

04:08 5
House dissolved

Probe sought into Upakit's assets

Move Forward Party spokesman Rangsiman Rome will on Thursday submit a petition to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) seeking a probe into an alleged false declaration of assets by Senator Upakit Pachariyangkul.

06:00 4
Probe sought into Upakit's assets

New tax reduction for land and buildings comes into effect

A 15% reduction in the land and building tax has taken effect, says Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.

04:09
New tax reduction for land and buildings comes into effect

Growth in international trade to stall

International trade growth is forecast to stagnate this year as countries have raised interest rates to combat surging inflation, says DHL.

04:54
Growth in international trade to stall

BoI to continue work despite polls

The Board of Investment's (BoI) ability to approve new investment applications and hold roadshows in foreign countries will remain intact after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha dissolved parliament on Monday.

06:57
BoI to continue work despite polls

Songkhla project set to generate B100bn

The Tourism and Sports Ministry expects investment in the Songkhla Lake Basin to generate more than 100 billion baht in revenue for local communities over 10 years.

06:33 1
Songkhla project set to generate B100bn

  • EXCHANGE RATE
  • WEATHER
  • SET
  • GOLD PRICE

EXCHANGE RATE

Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
EUR
36.0182
36.7055
GBP
41.1149
41.9262
HDK
4.3070
4.3812
Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
JPY
25.5110
26.1783
USD
33.9188
34.2408
CNY
4.8863
5.0103
Source: Bank of thailand (21 Mar 2023)
  • Bangkok Rainy
    22° /32°
  • Phuket Cloudy
    25° /34°
  • Surat Thani Rainy
    22° /33°
  • Pattaya Rainy
    24° /34°
  • Chiang Mai Rainy
    17° /30°
  • Kanchanaburi Rainy
    19° /34°
SET
1,555.45
-8.22
SET50
933.94
-6.46
SET100
2,092.58
-14.70
sSET
1,015.82
-6.30
SETCLMV
925.33
-1.61
SETHD
1,119.34
-7.33
SETTHSI
990.88
-6.06
Source: settrade.com (21 Mar 2023)
Type
Baht/Litre
GASOHOL 91
43.26
GASOHOL 95
33.14
GASOHOL E20
35.45
Type
Baht/Litre
GASOHOL E85
DIESEL
33.94
NGV
35.18
Source : PTT (21 Mar 2023)
BUY ฿
SELL ฿
BAR (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
31,900.00
32,000.00
ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
31,320.56
32,500.00
Source: GoldTraders (20 Mar 2023)
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