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Policymaking giants battle over rates
Business, Published on 02/10/2017
» A tussle to determine the benchmark interest rate has pitted Thailand's top two policymaking institutions in an ideological dispute, with the baht's strengthening value the point of contention driving the fissure.
Baht gains on junta spending
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/06/2014
» Thai stocks rose, with the benchmark index erasing losses since anti-government protests that led to a military coup, amid speculation the ruling junta will take steps to boost infrastructure investment and consumer spending.
SET index recovers after slide
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2014
» Panic gripped the local capital market with Thai shares dipping 1.13%, the baht making a sharp retreat and bonds under selling pressure after the army imposed martial law nationwide Tuesday.
Analysts upbeat about SET rebound
Business, Published on 12/05/2014
» Thai shares are set to rebound following the peaceful demonstrations of both pro- and anti-government protesters, as analysts are optimistic about the prospects of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in the long run, saying that political tension is only a hiccup.
Baht weakens most since January
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/03/2014
» Thailand's baht fell the most since January and bonds dropped on Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's comment that interest rates could be raised "around six months" after the central bank ends its stimulus program.
Thai stock rally set to end on crisis
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/03/2014
» The longest rally in Thai stocks since 2012 is poised to end as valuations climb and the nation’s prolonged political crisis derails economic growth, according to Thailand's biggest private money manager.
Baht set for worst week of 2014
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/02/2014
» Thailand's baht headed for its worst week this year amid concern prolonged political turmoil will deepen an economic slowdown.
Shares hit by boycott
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/02/2014
» Thai shares yesterday plunged 1.29% to just shy of the 1,300-point threshold, with stocks perceived to be linked to the family of self-exiled prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the centre of the sell-off.
Baht and bonds fall on election fears
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/01/2014
» The baht headed for its worst week in almost a month and government bonds dropped after global funds pulled money from local assets amid concern this weekend’s election will turn violent.
THAI president Sorajak resigns
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/12/2013
» Sorajak Kasemsuvan, the president of Thai Airways International Plc, will resign effective from Jan 2 for health reasons, board chairman Ampon Kitiampon said on Friday.