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Remote work move weighs on transport, media stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2026
» Thailand's temporary work-from-home (WFH) policy for government agencies, introduced as part of emergency energy-saving measures, creates short-term pressure on transport and out-of-home media stocks, according to analysts.
Geopolitical risks cloud equity market outlook
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2026
» Escalating tensions between Iran, the US and Israel could trigger a major military confrontation within 3-4 months, potentially driving crude oil prices as high as US$135 per barrel in a worst-case scenario, pundits warn.
Thai bourse buoyant on return of foreign investors
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/03/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has expressed confidence that foreign investors will return to Thai equities once geopolitical tensions subside, noting that Thailand could serve as a regional safe haven and that the bourse has robust mechanisms to manage volatility during periods of crisis.
War risks weigh on markets, crypto
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/03/2026
» A prolonged Middle East conflict could weigh heavily on global financial markets, triggering a broad risk-off environment that pressures equities and cryptocurrencies while increasing volatility across asset classes.
Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/03/2026
» Bitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
Viriyah targets 4% premium growth in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/03/2026
» Viriyah Insurance aims to grow its direct written premiums by 4% to 44.6 billion baht this year, positioning itself amid mounting economic uncertainty and increasingly severe natural disasters driven by climate change.
Thai stock market recovers after trading halt
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2026
» The war-induced sell-off in global stocks continued on Wednesday, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) having to halt trading at one point to allow nervous investors to take a breather.
Thailand’s 2026 growth outlook improves to 2.1%, despite structural headwinds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2026
» Thailand’s economic outlook for 2026 has improved modestly, though growth is expected to remain subdued, according to TRIS Rating.
Gulf Development increases Kasikornbank stake to 10%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» A move by Gulf Development Plc (GULF) to raise its shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) to 10% is seen as a calculated effort to balance financial optimisation with long-term strategic positioning, while carefully navigating regulatory constraints, analysts say.
Gold fever to result in new futures
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/02/2026
» Thailand's derivatives market plans to introduce smaller-sized gold futures contracts within the next few months, aiming to broaden retail participation as gold prices continue their historic rally.