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Offshore fund flight on the cards
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/04/2014
» At least 100 billion baht in net offshore funds is expected to flee the Thai bond market this year, pressured by local political tensions, the gloomy economic outlook, a potential sovereign rating cut and the US Federal Reserve's tapering of asset purchases, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
Business group coalition urge reform body by decree
News, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/12/2013
» Seven private-sector organisations are calling for immediate political reform and a "reform organisation" to be established.
ACT claims bill threatens graft battle
News, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/10/2013
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT), together with private sector organisations, opposes the blanket amnesty bill, saying the legislation aims to overrule recent Supreme Court convictions concerning graft offences.
Amnesty angst hits Thai stocks
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/11/2013
» The SET index sank 2.85% to below 1,400 on Monday as investors fretted over growing protests against the blanket amnesty bill, while analysts soothed the jitters with assurances that any impact would be short-lived.
SET boosts collateral value requirements
News, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/03/2013
» Stock investors who trade through cash accounts will have to boost collateral value to 20% of their credit lines from 15% now, starting on May 2.
For many, pawn pays the bills
News, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/04/2012
» The rapid rise in credit card use, hire-purchase and personal loans has played a key role in the growth of consumerism across the country.