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Rate cut likely at Monetary Policy Committee meeting next week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/12/2025
» Analysts expect the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut its policy rate by 0.25 basis points (bps) at next week's meeting, following the US Federal Reserve's latest move as multiple pressures weigh on the domestic outlook.
Foreigners continue exodus from Thai stock exchange
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/11/2025
» Despite two consecutive months of stock market gains, foreign investors continued to offload Thai equities with a net selling position of more than 100 billion baht for the first 10 months of 2025 amid persistent global and domestic headwinds, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Brokerage expects SET to rise 5% by year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/10/2025
» Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) has maintained its Thai stock market index estimate for year-end 2025 at 1,376 points, about 5% higher than it is now, expecting foreign fund inflows to gradually return as the global interest rate downtrend begins, although an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble in overheated US tech stocks could trigger volatility.
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.
BLS forecasts bourse trade at 1,280-1,300 points in Q4
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/09/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is projected to trade in a range of 1,280 to 1,300 points in the fourth quarter this year, supported by a modest corporate earnings recovery but capped by lingering political risks, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Border standoff hits stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/06/2025
» The border confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia has caused investor jitters across regional bourses, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index dropping by 4.8% since May 15.
Gold prospers amid trade war havoc and weak dollar
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/04/2025
» The global gold price is projected to have a resistance level of US$3,360, says local trader Hua Seng Heng, after the safe-haven asset breached $3,200 an ounce for the first time on Friday, fuelled by a weaker dollar and the escalating trade war.
KTAM predicts asset growth of 10% this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/04/2025
» Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) aims to grow its assets under management (AUM) by 10% to hit 1 trillion baht this year, maintaining its position as the third-largest asset manager in Thailand.
Investors urged to adjust portfolios
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Tisco Economic Strategy Unit (ESU) advises investors to adjust their portfolios to mitigate risks from US protectionist policies by focusing on US finance and energy stocks to capitalise on profit opportunities.
SET and gold rise as Fed holds steady
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/03/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index rebounded for a third consecutive day to briefly touch 1,200 points on Thursday, as gold continued its surge to a fresh record high after the Federal Reserve held interest rates at 4.25-4.50% as expected.