Journal Name : Money & Banking Magazine

Year : 44                                                                                                   Issue : 528

Month : April                                                                                           B.E. : 2026

Abstract

           Presenting content about Insight INTELLIGENCE When Snacks Are More Than Just Desserts: Thailand's Opportunities in the Global Food Market WORLD EXCLUSIVE The World of Billionaires: Wealth Concentration and the New Era of Tech Billionaires Strait of Hormuz to the Suez Canal: When the Sea is the Liver of the Global Economy News BANKING New Home Loans Slow Down, Refinancing is a Worthwhile Long-Term Option INSURANCE Generate Income and Control Expenses with Insurance, Unlocking the Trap of Longevity and Running Out of Money TECHNOLOGY Banks Adapt IT Infrastructure to the Industrialized AI Era AI INSIGHT The Algorithm Battlefield When AI is Used in the Military Industry CRYPTOCURRENCY Most Cryptocurrencies Are Not Securities, Paving the Way for Wall Street's Full-Scale Entry WORLD NEWS New-Generation Chinese Billionaires: Consumption, Technology, and Self-Reliance; From Free Trade to "Buy EU": Europe's Industrial Recovery to Compete with China; Higher for Longer: When High Interest Rates Become the Normal in the World Personal Finance HOT STOCKS Middle East War Intensifies, Causing Volatility in the Thai Stock Index FUND FOCUS: From Good News to Pressure, Causing Global Market Volatility Amidst war and soaring oil prices, CEO Talk features Kobboon Srichai, Chief Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations Officer of Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF). He emphasizes that "even in a world of war, sustainability must continue." CPF's sustainability is a fundamental aspect of their business; it requires positive thinking and actions for all, aiming to drive growth for the nation, its people, and businesses alike. Wassana Chantrach, Managing Director of Exotic Foods Public Company Limited (XO), shares her leadership vision, believing that the strongest foundation in times of crisis is having accurate management systems and developing people to be ready to cope with change. Executive Coaching focuses on assessing and strengthening integrity in leaders. Economic Reports highlight the Country's status Thai exports expanded by 9.9%, but the Middle East conflict could negatively impact exports by 3%. Banking status shows improving bank lending, supported by large businesses and the government. The Gold market is impacted by the Middle East conflict, with five positive factors indicating a bull cycle in gold prices. Foreign exchange market US-Israel-Iran conflict; high volatility in financial markets; Financial insights Thai labor market's structural paradox: problems in the Thai labor market despite low unemployment.