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Thai stocks surge as outlook brightens on Mideast war
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 18/03/2026
» Stock markets are increasingly pricing in a more positive outlook for the Middle East war following recent signals from the US and oil prices stabilising, while the Thai government has stepped up petrol supply to ensure fuel security.
MR. D.I.Y. targets 1,500 outlets nationwide by 2027
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 11/03/2026
» MR. D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) Plc plans to invest 4 billion baht this year, aiming to open 210 new stores and build an automated warehouse to support its expansion.
AXA Thailand aims for double-digit uptick
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 20/02/2026
» AXA Insurance Thailand is targeting double-digit growth in 2026, driven by expansion in health and commercial lines, with an executive citing last year's Hat Yai floods as a wake-up call that underscored rising protection needs in Thailand.
Central unveils Chinese New Year campaign for Q1
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 28/01/2026
» Central Pattana (CPN), the SET-listed retail and property developer, and Central Department Store Co Ltd (CDS) are allocating 600 million baht to roll out a nationwide Chinese New Year campaign to stimulate spending and foot traffic during the first quarter.
Institute for Trade and Development sees promise in region, South Asia
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 15/01/2026
» Global trade in 2026 is expected to grow more complex, driven by geopolitical tensions, protectionist policies, stricter environmental rules and shifting supply chains. Yet opportunities in neighbouring countries and South Asia persist in a divided world, according to the International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD).
K-Asset touts disciplined portfolios
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 24/12/2025
» Investors are recommended to focus on diversification, income generation and long-term resilience of their portfolio as global markets enter a more complex and volatile phase shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical fragmentation and rising debt burdens, says Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset).
ICONSIAM brings global award home
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thailand's landmark riverfront development ICONSIAM has brought national pride to the country after being ranked a "Top Three Most Influential Retail Property Project of the Past 30 Years" at the MAPIC Awards 2025, a prestigious event often hailed as the "Oscars of the retail industry".
BoI joins forces with SET in push to spur listings
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 06/11/2025
» Thailand's investment promotion policy is entering a new phase as the Board of Investment (BoI) intensifies efforts to support the country's transition towards a "smart and sustainable economy", says secretary-general Narit Therdsteerasukdi.
Ikea launches series of price cuts as demand shrivels
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 15/09/2025
» Ikea Thailand, the local arm of the Swedish home furnishing giant, is navigating economic challenges by implementing price reductions and introducing its "Ikea for Business" programme to capture growing demand from hotels, offices, property developers, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
KSAM touts greater investment in Pimco global bond fund
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 08/09/2025
» Krungsri Asset Management Co (KSAM) has stepped up its investment in Pimco GIS Income Fund with assets of more than 20 billion baht, becoming the largest investor in the fund.