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Lukewarm response to allowing brewers' IPOs
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/01/2026
» Analysts were lukewarm on the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) plan to open the door to alcoholic beverage listings, arguing the Thai market has limited growth to attract large-scale brewers.
Insurers face a raft of economic challenges
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/01/2026
» Unfavourable economic conditions, political instability, soaring medical costs and natural disaster risks are the top challenges facing insurance companies in Thailand, while the country's ageing society could support continued health insurance expansion.
Thai stocks suffer amid political turmoil
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/10/2025
» Uncertainties surrounding next year's election and the administration that will subsequently take office have prompted foreign investors to continue to underweight Thai stocks, though they have looked at investing in sectors that have benefited from stimulus measures such as the "Khon La Khrueng" and tourism co-payment schemes.
Tris sees factors that may imperil growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/09/2025
» Uncertainties surrounding US trade policies as well as domestic politics could affect Thai economic growth, as private consumption and public investment remain slow, while public disbursements could be delayed under the interim government, according to Tris Rating.
Bourse keen to hear interim government's economic policies
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/09/2025
» Stock market executives are keen to hear the economic policies of the interim government after the new prime minister is picked today, hoping capable economic ministers and policies can address short-term economic challenges and attract more inflows to the Thai bourse.
Tourism sector braces for impact of border spat
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2025
» The tourism sector will start to feel the impact of the Cambodia border conflict if both sides do not completely end fighting within two weeks, and if the cross-border committee in Cambodia does not convene as scheduled on Aug 4, say analysts.
Frasers expands its regional presence
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/07/2025
» Frasers Property, the Singapore-based property developer and management company of the Sirivadhanabhakdi family, is deepening its presence in Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore to build a resilient portfolio amid an increasingly uncertain global environment.
Border spat leaves some firms vulnerable
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/06/2025
» The escalation in tensions along Thailand's border with Cambodia and additional closures of major checkpoints, such as the permanent Aranyaprathet checkpoint, could affect listed Thai companies with a large exposure to the neighbouring country, says CGS International (CGSI).
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.