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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.
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.
Amro says risks to country's growth potential still persist
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/11/2024
» Despite a nascent rebound, Thailand's economy still faces risks that could prevent it from reaching its growth potential in both the short and long term, say economists, citing elevated household debt, the slow recovery in income among vulnerable segments, and the country's close ties with China in trade and investment.
Stocks sink ahead of three-day weekend
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/10/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index plunged below 1,400 points on Friday ahead of the three-day weekend, as other regional markets also tracked Wall Street’s overnight declines amid hawkish statements from the US Federal Reserve about further US interest rate hikes.
America eyes Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2021
» With a population of over 650 million and a rapidly expanding middle class, Southeast Asia presents significant growth potential for companies operating in the region. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), signed by the 10 Asean countries and five key trading partners including China, will further enhance Asean's potential and attract more investors when the pact takes effect in January.
All eyes on the Sandbox
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/06/2021
» While most Japanese people are anxiously awaiting the start of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23, here in Thailand we're holding our breath as the country counts down to reopening Phuket.
Light behind the Covid cloud
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/05/2021
» Even as several countries, notably India and Southeast Asian nations, are struggling to contain a new Covid-19 wave, Asia appears on course for an economic revival on the back of a healthy global recovery and early progress on vaccines.
Tourism revival in doubt again
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/04/2021
» Most of Thailand's famous holiday destinations were nearly empty last week during the long Songkran holiday. The latest Covid-19 wave -- with daily infections climbing all week and hitting a record 1,582 on Friday -- scared tourists away from popular beach resorts close to Bangkok such as Pattaya, Cha-am and Hua Hin, which has also become a coronavirus hotspot following a superspreader event at a local pub.
Vietnam primed for revival
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/08/2020
» Vietnam is now racing to control a new coronavirus outbreak, which resurfaced late last month after three months of no domestic cases. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said last Wednesday that the next 10 days would be "critical" in a country that has been widely praised for its earlier containment success.
Challenging times for Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/02/2019
» These are challenging times for Southeast Asian countries. On the economic front, China's slowdown is becoming more pronounced, which could have dire consequences since it is Asean's largest export market and a major source of foreign direct investment (FDI) to the region.