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Insurers look to manage risk from Middle East conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Insurance companies have taken steps to cautiously manage their risk exposure amid intensifying conflicts in the Middle East, which has resulted in the cost of war insurance coverage for ships in the Gulf region to reach "unprecedented levels".
THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/03/2026
» While rising fuel cost is inevitable, Thai Airways International (THAI) is on course to gain from airspace closures across several countries in the Middle East amid tensions in the Gulf region, where the flag carrier has no direct exposure, analysts say.
THAI rebounds, but still faces challenges
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/09/2025
» With its share price soaring more than 400% within 15 days of Thai Airways International (THAI) resuming trade on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on Aug 4, the flag carrier has undoubtedly caught the attention of many investors.
THAI aims to double fleet by 2033
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/08/2025
» Thai Airways International (THAI) is preparing to double its fleet to 150 aircraft by 2033 to tap Asia’s travel boom as the flag carrier’s shares resumed trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) after completing its five-year business rehabilitation and debt restructuring.
Thai Airways takes off, says chief executive
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/05/2025
» Fresh from completing a years-long business rehabilitation, Thai Airways International (THAI) is unveiling its "Fly for the New Pride" brand campaign, operating with a reduced debt burden and new revenue generators as the company expects to resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Thailand may buy more US goods in talks
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/04/2025
» Thailand could potentially import an additional US$32.9 billion worth of American goods to ease the adverse impacts of US President Donald Trump's tariffs by buying more aircraft, energy and grains from the US, says Kuala Lumpur-based Maybank.
Baht projected to strengthen
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/01/2025
» The baht is likely to strengthen further after it appreciated beyond 34 to the dollar on Tuesday, as Donald Trump's inauguration speech disappointed investors, prompting heavy selling of the dollar for profit-taking, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Energy Absolute launches probe into fraud claims
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/07/2024
» SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) has set up a committee to look into the alleged fraud committed by its former chief executive and chief financial executive, yet the renewable energy producer insisted it would go ahead with a 5.5-billion-baht bond issuance, despite the recent negative developments pertaining to the company's credibility.
CGSI targets top 3 brokerage spot
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/05/2024
» CGS International (CGSI), China's second-largest securities firm, wants to be among the top three securities companies in Thailand by 2030, expanding its offerings and teaming up with local and regional partners.
ASPS sees interest rate cut in June
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut interest rates only once this year, at its June meeting, propping up the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index from a low of about 1,350 points at present to a high of 1,450 points this quarter, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).