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New stimulus likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/09/2025
» Analysts are upbeat about the Thai stock market's prospects, particularly those in the retail, food and beverage, and tourism sectors, as the new government prepares to revive the "Khon La Khrueng" (co-payment) scheme, a policy aimed at stimulating consumption and easing living costs.
BJC Champions Inclusive, Climate-Smart Growth at GCNT Expo
Published on 13/08/2025
» At the GCNT Expo 2025: Forward SDGs Faster Together, Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC) and its flagship retail arm BigC underscored their role as a driving force in Thailand’s sustainable development agenda. Held from 29–31 July 2025 at True Digital Park, Bangkok, the expo, organized by the Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT), the country’s largest private-sector sustainability platform, brought together corporate leaders, policymakers, and changemakers. BJC not only presented its sustainability initiatives through a flagship exhibition booth but also sent senior executives to the stage to articulate a holistic vision that fuses inclusion, innovation, and environmental stewardship.
Analysts wary of border standoff
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/07/2025
» Analysts recommend avoiding Thai stocks that have significant exposure to Cambodia and suggest investors monitor the border situation as it could escalate and subsequently affect the economy.
PTT Oil and Retail Business maintains its goals in Cambodia
Business, Published on 23/06/2025
» SET-listed PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) continues to operate its filling stations and retail businesses in Cambodia, monitoring the dispute but maintaining its long-term business direction in the country, according to an executive who requested anonymity.
Shares dip as Thai billionaire transfers stakes to children
Published on 27/05/2025
» Shares of Berli Jucker (BJC) and Asset World Corp (AWC) dipped on Tuesday, after billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi offloaded control of the two Bangkok-listed companies to his offspring, triggering investor concerns about a change in major shareholders.
SET showing more signs of stability
Business, Published on 12/04/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand continued to decline in March, but the fall was much smaller than in the first two months of the year.
UOB Thailand Launches Supplier Financing for BJC Big C
Published on 10/03/2025
» UOB Thailand has launched a strategic supplier financing programme for Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC), a leading ASEAN manufacturer, packager, retailer, and distributor of consumer goods, and Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited (Big C), its flagship retail business. The initiative aims to enhance cash flow efficiency and support BJC Big C’s extensive supplier network, ensuring seamless operations across its supply chain.
Outlook dour after January SET decline
Business, Published on 15/02/2025
» The Thai equity market started 2025 with several pieces of bad news. First, the global minimum tax issue loomed over the market, with numerous large-cap stocks expected to be required to pay a minimum rate of 15%, hurting their earnings.
Businesses laud government casino plan
Business, Published on 14/01/2025
» The private sector has hailed the government's comprehensive entertainment complex development plan, which crucially includes casinos, highlighting its potential to significantly boost domestic tourism and the economy once it becomes operational.
Rising Leaders
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/01/2025
» In a meeting room at Wat Khao Mai Kaew School in Chon Buri one morning in late December, five young observers sat attentively, taking note of the discussions and dynamics before them. They were watching Mechai Viravaidya, a celebrated social innovator and education advocate, as he led a talk with the school's management about their current activities and future plans.