Showing 1 - 10 of 38
Thai indicators set for improvement in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2026
» Analysts believe the Thai economy has passed its cyclical low, with a gradual U-shaped recovery likely in 2026, supported by improving global conditions, a rebound in tourism and faster government spending.
Thai wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2025
» Salary increases in Thailand are moderating to average 4.5% across industries and businesses in 2025, slowing from the historical norm of 5%, says international consultancy Deloitte.
Executives advise caution for EV insurers
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand's non-life insurance sector is on high alert as reports circulate that a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer active in the Thai market may face bankruptcy, hinting that EV insurance is already a loss-making business.
BKI considers investment in EV repair garage facilities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/03/2025
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI), a non-life insurer majority-owned by Bangkok Bank, is studying a plan for a joint venture with Chinese investors to establish a repair garage for electric vehicles (EVs), in a bid to support the company's long-term growth potential.
ECL aims to grow portfolio with Itochu
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2025
» SET-listed Eastern Commercial Leasing (ECL) expects its portfolio of auto hire-purchase and leasing loans to increase by more than threefold to 20 billion baht in five years, supported by its recent partnership with Japanese trading house Itochu.
Analysts slash 2025 SET price target
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2025
» Analysts have already cut their year-end 2025 target for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, only days into the trading year, to 1,556 points from 1,614, citing continued foreign capital outflows and political uncertainties as primary concerns.
Thai industrial estate stocks in spotlight
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/01/2025
» Industrial estate stocks are poised to take centre stage in 2025, driven by a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) amid ongoing trade tensions between China and the US, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Thai investor confidence falls into the neutral zone
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/12/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations' (Fetco) Investor Confidence Index (ICI) cooled down to the neutral zone last month from very bullish in October, as international conflicts and the local economic slowdown undermined confidence.
BKI trims premium target for 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/11/2024
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI) has downgraded its 2024 premium target to 32 billion baht based on the decline in the motor insurance business as the automotive industry sags, claims rise, government spending is delayed and economic growth slows.
Investor confidence bullish for second straight month
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/11/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations' (Fetco) Investor Confidence Index (ICI) remained in a very bullish zone last month, supported by optimism towards government economic stimulus, the Bank of Thailand's interest rate cut, and the tourism recovery.