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Association plans to set up Natural Catastrophe Fund
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/12/2025
» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) plans to establish a permanent Natural Catastrophe Fund in the first half of 2026 amid increasingly frequent and severe natural disasters in the country, with an initial sum of 50 billion baht.
Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/12/2025
» Analysts said that while Thai and foreign investors have expected an early dissolution of parliament, Thursday's announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adds a short-term negative sentiment towards the stock market as it creates uncertainty in regard to policy continuity.
Delta targets double-digit revenue growth in 2026
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/12/2025
» Despite threats from US import tariffs and a looming artificial intelligence (AI) bubble, Delta Electronics (Thailand) is confident of achieving double-digit growth in revenue this year and next as Thailand remains one of the largest investment destinations for capacity expansion.
Bank of Thailand aims to halt rapid baht uptick
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand’s proposed tax reforms, tightening of gold oversight, and an anticipated interest rate cut could ease upward pressure on the baht, which has appreciated nearly 7% year-to-date to trade at stronger than 32 baht to the US dollar, according to pundits.
Pundits assess disaster's impact on Thai growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/12/2025
» The final impact of the devastating floods in the South on GDP growth will depend on the speed of recovery and reconstruction, say analysts, as the government could expedite disaster relief cash handouts to affected households in the less prosperous region.
Securities and Exchange Commission moves to protect Thai assets on Upbit Exchange
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken steps to ensure cryptocurrency deposited with Upbit Exchange (Thailand) is safe after its South Korean parent became the latest exchange to suffer an attack, resulting in the loss of roughly 54 billion won (US$36.8 million).
Binance unit sees Bitcoin hitting $120,000
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/11/2025
» Bitcoin is forecast to peak in the first quarter of 2026, with the price possibly reaching US$120,000, backed by continued regulatory enhancement, growing acceptance from institutional and mainstream players, and the rise of stablecoins, says the Thai unit of Binance -- the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Pundits call for balance on trade and border issues
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/11/2025
» Pundits say the government must strike a fine balance between economic benefit and national sovereignty regarding the border dispute with Cambodia, as the prolonged conflict not only dampens prospects for Thailand's trade talks with the US, but also riles domestic political stability.
Analysts forecast rate cut in December
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/11/2025
» Analysts increasingly expect the Bank of Thailand to cut the policy interest rate at its meeting next month after GDP growth fell to the weakest pace in four years in the third quarter amid weakening domestic demand, slower public investment and a tourism slump.
Analysts predict business loans to increase in Q4
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/11/2025
» Business loans will likely pick up this quarter from the prior three months, both from large corporations and small businesses, while the Bank of Thailand's regulations to support the government's debt relief programme provide financial institutions options in managing non-performing loans (NPLs), say analysts.