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Foreign funds drive baht gains, market rally
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/02/2026
» Continuous foreign fund inflows into both stock and bond markets following the Feb 8 election are likely to push the baht to appreciate beyond 31 against the US dollar, as Thailand's political uncertainties have eased, pundits say.
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.
Tariff focus for new government
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/09/2025
» Besides the short-term economic policies of the Bhumjaithai Party, the new government should also focus on solving issues caused by the tariff imposed by the US which remains a threat to the economy this year and next, while other economic weaknesses remain, economists say.
Central takeover of Dusit Thani wrangle continues
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/08/2025
» A takeover by Central Pattana Plc (CPN) would be considered a positive for Dusit Thani as shares of the SET-listed hospitality group soared significantly on Thursday, amid the intensifying rift between its major shareholders, say analysts.
SCB trims growth view amid cloudy outlook
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Thai economy may grow by only 0.8% this year, with a technical recession highly likely in the second half if the government fails to convince the US to lower its reciprocal tariff on Thai exports, while conflicts intensify in the Middle East.
The ins and outs of legal casinos
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/06/2025
» Political leaders and the public continue to debate the merits and pitfalls of the government's proposed legislation to legalise casino operation in entertainment complexes.
SCB economists cut Thai growth outlook
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/04/2025
» SCB EIC, the research centre of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has downgraded Thailand's economic growth forecast this year to 1.4-1.5% from 2.4% after US President Donald Trump's tariff hike on Thai imports.
Big outlay for virtual banks
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/10/2024
» The three consortiums awarded virtual bank licences are projected to spend up to 5.7 billion baht in just one year from mid-2025 to develop digital platforms and offer products similar to their mobile banking counterparts, says Maybank Securities (Thailand).
Virtual banks face wait for profits
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/10/2024
» Winners of the Bank of Thailand's virtual bank licences are likely to struggle to turn a profit early on because the business usually burns cash during the first five years, says KGI Securities.
FWD intent on expanding market share
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2024
» In the competitive Thai insurance field, an 11-year-old company has already emerged as a major player.