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Digital lender sees Thai SME loans surge
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/02/2026
» Funding Societies, Southeast Asia's largest SME digital financing platform, expects the total value of its loan applications in Thailand to reach 5.4 billion baht this year, with application volume growing 30% year-on-year, as it focuses on underserved SMEs with strong growth potential.
Cyber-incidents deemed top Thai business risk
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/01/2026
» Cyber-incidents, including cybercrime, data breaches, ransomware and service interruptions, are the top business risk in Thailand for 2026, followed by natural catastrophes and risks related to climate change, according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Analysts: War threatens Thai economy
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/06/2025
» Amonthep Chawla, chief economist at CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT), said even though tensions have eased, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East remain a threat to the Thai economy, in addition to US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the border dispute with Cambodia.
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).
Outlook seen dim for carriers until Q3
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/05/2025
» The outlook for the aviation industry has dimmed as international arrivals are expected to remain muted until the third quarter, with a significant slowdown from China the main culprit, say analysts.
Analysts estimate widespread tariff damage
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/04/2025
» Stock market analysts anticipate the US reciprocal tariff, which was higher than market estimates, could reduce Thai GDP by up to 1.2 percentage points, though a severe impact may prompt the Bank of Thailand cut interest rates to revitalise the economy.