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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.
Investment 'held hostage' by deadlock
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/03/2014
» The latest casualty of Thailand’s five-month political deadlock may be foreign investment, as project approvals face delays and new investors hesitate to commit funds, the head of the investment promotion board said.
Finance Ministry warns of budget delay
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/03/2014
» The Ministry of Finance cut its forecast for economic growth for the third time in as many months and said the failure to form a new government may delay approval of the budget until the second quarter of 2015.
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 gains most in three weeks
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/02/2014
» Thailand's baht rose the most in almost three weeks after voters cast ballots across 90% of the country Sunday without triggering major violence.
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.
Investors shifting to neighbours
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/01/2014
» Three months of political turmoil in Thailand is starting to benefit neighbouring economies, as fund managers pull money from the country, long-term investments are reconsidered and tourists avoid Bangkok.
Thailand to allow foreign IPOs
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2014
» Thailand will allow initial public offerings of foreign companies for the first time as Asia's 11th-largest equity market seeks to compete with Hong Kong and Singapore as a regional hub for stock listings.
Default risk soars, funds pull $4bn
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2014
» The perceived risk of Thailand defaulting on its debt is at its highest since August last year, as anti-government protests prompt money managers to sell off Thai stocks and bonds.
Aberdeen buys Thai stocks
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/01/2014
» The worst start to a year for Thai stocks since at least 1988 spurred Aberdeen Asset Management Plc to buy after valuations fell to the lowest levels in 18 months.