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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.
Analysts project 2 more interest rate cuts
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/08/2025
» Analysts increasingly expect the Bank of Thailand to make two more interest rate cuts by the first quarter of 2026 to reduce the policy rate to 1%, aiming to revitalise the economy as economic and political risks accumulate.
Latest measures fail to inspire stock analysts
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/11/2024
» Stock market analysts gave a lukewarm welcome to measures endorsed by the government's economic stimulus board, as the Thai bourse yesterday retreated from gains made in the two previous sessions amid renewed concerns about the Russia-Ukraine conflict and uncertainties regarding US President-elect Donald Trump's economic policies.
New Thaksin controversy hits Thai stocks' prospects
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/10/2024
» Global and local politics, including the Election Commission's (EC) decision to accept a case against Thaksin Shinawatra for dominating the internal issues of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, are limiting the upside for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) after the Thai index briefly topped the 1,500-point range on Friday, say analysts.
Local stocks surge amid renewed political optimism
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/08/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) posted a significant gain yesterday, with investors seemingly convinced that the political impasse is coming to an end after the country's 30th prime minister was elected, with economic stimulus measures expected for the rest of this year.
Politics could dim investment
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/08/2023
» Though Thailand remains an attractive destination for investments, political uncertainties and delays in forming a new government could lead to a loss of investor confidence and hesitation to commit capital here, says a Thai unit of the France-based global insurer Axa Group.
Nation warned of lost opportunities
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/07/2023
» Foreign business communities in Thailand are hoping that the new government is established within one month, as the longer it is delayed the more opportunities the country will lose, according to the former chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT).
Stocks rise as political fears subside
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/05/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) returned to positive territory on Thursday after falling for three consecutive days following Sunday's election, with the victorious Move Forward Party (MFP) announcing a plan to form a coalition government with 313 members of parliament.
Hope for the marginalised in India
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/07/2022
» While the final no-confidence debate targeting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his crew was under way at home last week, my focus was on India's presidential election. The result was widely welcomed as veteran tribal politician Draupadi Murmu made history.