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Thailand exposed to widening war impact
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/04/2026
» Thailand's economy is entering one of its most vulnerable phases as global geopolitical tensions intensify, yet selective opportunities for capital inflows remain, says Kongkiat Opaswongkarn, chief executive of Asia Plus Group Holdings.
Japan's chip strength poised to power AI era
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/04/2026
» The global semiconductor industry is entering a powerful growth phase as accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across industries has driven unprecedented demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and materials, says Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand).
Thai bond market under pressure as inflation fears increase
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/04/2026
» Thailand's bond market is facing mounting pressure as surging oil prices fuel inflation fears, drive a sharp repricing of the yield curve, and accelerate foreign capital outflows, according to market participants.
Prudential targets a double digit growth, top-three push
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/04/2026
» Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand) has set an ambitious target to achieve annual double digit growth this year, in a bid to become a top three player in the industry.
SEC sets out key market reforms for 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/04/2026
» Amid persistent market volatility and mounting external pressures, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the rest of the year, prioritising structural reforms, investor confidence, and proactive risk management.
Inflation fears batter investor confidence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/04/2026
» Inflationary pressures and a potential rise in interest rates, both in Thailand and the US, are directly weighing on bond valuations and investor sentiment, leading to a higher possibility of payment default, Kasikorn Asset Management (KAsset) has warned.
Rule change could encourage insurers to increase equity holdings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/04/2026
» A decision by Thailand’s insurance regulator to reduce the equity risk charge for domestic investments is expected to unlock significant institutional inflows into the stock market, as insurers gain greater flexibility to allocate capital to higher-return assets.
Resilient SET Index pushes above 1,500 points
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/04/2026
» Despite recent geopolitical tensions, particularly the escalation in the Middle East and energy market disruptions, Thailand’s equity market has demonstrated resilience, with the benchmark SET Index rebounding past the 1,500-point mark on Friday.
Merkle anticipates Bitcoin rebound in Q2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/04/2026
» Bitcoin prices are expected to rebound in the second quarter of 2026, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and a gradual return of risk appetite. However, prolonged conflicts that drive oil prices above US$100 per barrel could trigger a broad sell-off across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, says Merkle Capital.
Thailand promotes climate transition and ‘amber’ bonds
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand’s Capital Market Supervisory Board has approved new regulatory frameworks to support the issuance of transition bonds and “amber” bonds, alongside plans to introduce Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the third quarter of this year.