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Sleek EV Targets Top 3 in Thailand by 2025
Published on 21/05/2025
» Bangkok, 21 May 2025 – Driven by a vision to redefine mobility in Southeast Asia, one of Thailand’s fastest-growing electric motorcycle brands is taking bold strides toward the future. Sleek EV Co., Ltd. is transforming urban transport with proprietary in-house technology and a fully integrated ecosystem, supported by strategic alliances in the energy, finance, and automotive sectors. “We’re not just building electric motorcycles; we’re shaping the future of sustainable and accessible mobility,” said Kantinan Tunveenukoon, CEO of Sleek EV.
Firms wary of debt amid US tariff woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2025
» Companies have postponed the drawing down of new credit lines as they await clarity on US tariffs following the announcement of the 90-day suspension period, according to a Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) executive.
Thai ESG X shakes up SET with raft of new funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds launched this month are expected to promote the sustainability of Thai listed companies and help revive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Bank rate cut to trim interest margin
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/05/2025
» Large local banks have lowered their interest rates in response to the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate cut, a move that is expected to compress the banking sector's net interest margin (NIM) this year.
Thai ESG X to draw 40% of LTF capital
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/05/2025
» High-income investors are likely to shift their long-term equity fund (LTF) investments to Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds, with roughly 40% of the 150-160 billion baht worth of outstanding LTF capital migrating to these new funds, say fund managers.
Baht poised to weaken further
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/05/2025
» The baht is expected to depreciate to around 33.80 against the US dollar this week, driven by a firmer greenback following the temporary pause in the US-China tariff war.
SET bounce could be short-lived
Business, Published on 14/05/2025
» The upbeat reaction to US-China trade talks over the weekend is lifting the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), but analysts warned positive sentiment could be short-lived as pending Thailand-US trade negotiations remain a key concern.
Outlook seen dim for carriers until Q3
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/05/2025
» The outlook for the aviation industry has dimmed as international arrivals are expected to remain muted until the third quarter, with a significant slowdown from China the main culprit, say analysts.
Tourism in the doldrums
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» The tourism industry posted underwhelming results for the first four months this year as the international market contracted by 0.2% year-on-year.
Central bank expected to cut rates twice more this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/05/2025
» Low inflation provides ample room for the Bank of Thailand to slash interest rates at least two more times this year to deal with the impacts of the trade war, with the next rate cut expected in the third quarter, according to analysts.