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SCB Securities: Lower P/B ratio for market ahead
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/07/2020
» Thailand's stock market has entered a new era in terms of share valuation, with a lower price-to-book (P/B) ratio predicted, says SCB Securities (SCBS).
Asia Capital defaults on B689m debt
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/06/2020
» MAI-listed Asia Capital Group Plc (ACAP) has defaulted on the repayment of debentures worth 689.40 million baht, subsequently resulting in a cross-default involving other debts totalling 1.89 billion baht.
ASP projects 11% plunge in second-quarter figures
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/06/2020
» Thailand's economic contraction is forecast to see a double-digit plunge this quarter, with a hard landing scenario in private consumption and tourism, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
World Bank joins ranks of GDP naysayers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/10/2019
» Thailand's GDP growth is expected to be below 3% this year and next, with flagging exports, shrinking farm income and lower Chinese tourist arrivals the main drags on growth momentum, the World Bank says.
BoT optimistic about Q3 growth on tourism, stimulus
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/10/2019
» Thailand's economic growth in the third quarter is likely to improve from the second quarter's reading, mainly thanks to positive tourism growth and the government's economic stimulus measures, says the Bank of Thailand.
Compulsory insurance for tourists eyed
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/07/2019
» Compulsory travel insurance for foreign visitors at a 20-baht premium each is expected to debut this year, according to the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).
SET index dive possible as trade war bubbles over
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/05/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could plunge to 1,500 points this year as a support level because the escalating Sino-US trade war will continue denting investor confidence, says Kasikorn Securities (KS).
Economist: Harm from trade war not certain
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/11/2018
» The Sino-US trade war may not produce a strictly negative impact on Thailand, as the country could benefit from trade diversion and a shift in foreign direct investment (FDI), says a veteran economist.
Committee cautions lower growth in H2
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/10/2018
» Thailand's economic growth in the second half is anticipated to expand at a slower pace than the first half because of ebbing exports and tourism coupled with higher oil prices and the strengthening baht, say business leaders.
SET vies to be funding hot spot
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/07/2018
» Two new investment products -- an infrastructure fund and depository receipt (DR) -- are expected to be launched this quarter to enhance the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)'s status as a regional fundraising destination for foreign companies.