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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.
Analysts advise investors to steer clear of troubled Dusit
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/05/2025
» Investors are recommended to avoid Dusit Thani (DUSIT) as troubles at the SET-listed hospitality group linger after a shareholders meeting this week blocked the appointment of four directors, sounding an alarm about internal conflicts among major shareholders.
KEX Express shares jump 20% on delisting news
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/05/2025
» Shares of KEX Express (Thailand), formerly known as Kerry Express, jumped nearly 20% on Friday after it announced plans to delist from the Stock Exchange of Thailand on completion of a tender offer by major shareholder SF International Holding (Thailand), or SFTH.
Boost seen from Thai Airways rehab exit
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/10/2024
» Creditors of Thai Airways International (THAI), especially Bangkok Bank (BBL) and Krungthai Bank (KTB), will receive a boost from the national carrier's planned exit from its rehabilitation plan in mid-2025 as the banks are being given multiple options for debt repayment, analysts say.
EA eyes bond repayment delays amid fraud claims
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/08/2024
» Shares of Energy Absolute (EA) sank yesterday after the listed renewable energy company said it would seek the approval of its bondholders to delay payment on two bond tranches worth 5.5 billion baht, signalling that the company's financial woes, caused by the alleged fraud involving two executives, are getting worse.
AIA posts new record of B24.9bn in value of new business
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/04/2024
» AIA Thailand, a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based multinational insurer, has devised a new strategy and a healthcare product to offer protection to Thais aged up to 99 years, aiming to maintain its leading position in Thailand's life insurance industry and ensure strong future growth.
Making sense of the uptick for Bitcoin
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2024
» Before this year, investors predicted the prices of cryptocurrencies could surge in 2024 because of the Bitcoin halving, an event that rewards mining that occurs every four years, as well as the likelihood of interest rate cuts, which benefit most asset classes.
ITD shares plunge amid delays in debentures payment
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/01/2024
» Shares of Italian-Thai Development (ITD) plunged by more than 12% on Monday as the contractor said it is planning to postpone for two years the payment of its five tranches of debentures worth a combined 14.5 billion baht.
Stark asks for more time for special audit report
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/06/2023
» Stark Corporation has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to delay the deadline for the submission of its special audit report by another 30 days from Friday, but indicated it is prepared to file its 2022 financial statement on July 16, as required by the regulator.
Respect and resilience
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/06/2021
» Patama Chantaruck has a "coffee story" to share with her colleagues at IBM Thailand and people in her circle. It dates back nearly two decades to when she was promoted for the first time to oversee a global business division at the American technology giant Microsoft Corp.