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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.
Exploring a potential baht-gold price link
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» As global gold prices skyrocket, debates are ongoing in Thailand about the significant impact of gold trading flows on the volatility and appreciation of the baht.
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.
Pundits assess disaster's impact on Thai growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/12/2025
» The final impact of the devastating floods in the South on GDP growth will depend on the speed of recovery and reconstruction, say analysts, as the government could expedite disaster relief cash handouts to affected households in the less prosperous region.
Stock rollercoaster goes from slump to stimulus-driven surge
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/10/2025
» After losing 9% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is moving into the final quarter with more bullish sentiment, topping 1,300 points in early October thanks to the new government's economic stimulus and an easing cycle for Thai interest rates.
Thai stocks unlikely to suffer from US shutdown
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/10/2025
» The US government shutdown is likely to have a minimal impact on the Thai stock market, which bounced back to surpass 1,300 points on Tuesday, unless the standoff in Washington is prolonged, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
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.
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.
Analysts expect baht to test 32 as US dollar weakens further
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/08/2025
» The baht could appreciate to test 32 to the US dollar or strengthen even further, as the greenback is set to weaken further amid mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut the US interest rate at its September meeting, according to analysts.
Analysts upgrade earnings outlook for Thai Union Group
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/08/2025
» Analysts are upgrading earnings forecasts for Thai Union Group (TU), a leading global seafood producer, reflecting second-quarter financial results that were better than expected, a clearer idea of the impacts from US tariffs, and the likelihood of a deeper partnership with Mitsubishi Corp through a 6.65-billion-baht share acquisition.