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Thai exporters told to make better use of free trade deals
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2026
» Caretaker commerce minister Suphajee Suthumpun is urging Thai exporters to make fuller use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to unlock untapped trade potential, after finding that 54% of eligible companies currently utilise FTA privileges.
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.
Bond defaults total B25bn, but conditions ease this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/09/2024
» Corporate bonds worth more than 25 billion baht have postponed payments this year, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA), noting that fewer defaults are expected for the remainder of 2024 as economic conditions improve, with interest rates on a downward trend.
Securities and Exchange Commission rejigs criteria of bond representatives
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised the qualification criteria of bond representatives, requiring them to have a registered capital of at least 25 million baht and allowing crowdfunding firms to act as bond representatives in addition to other financial institutions.
Italian-Thai Development borrowing to weigh on banking profits
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/03/2024
» The liquidity crunch facing Italian-Thai Development (ITD) may cause banks listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand to lift debt provisions, while the net profit of four creditor banks may decrease this year if the amount lent to ITD becomes non-performing loans (NPLs), says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Analysts pick stocks to benefit from land bridge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/11/2023
» Shares in the sectors of contractors, industrial estates, transport and finance are expected to benefit the most if the proposed land bridge project is implemented, positioning Thailand as a regional transit hub, say analysts.
Sell-off continues as inflation fight stepped up
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/09/2022
» RECAP: Asian markets fell again yesterday and the dollar extended gains amid a global sell-off fuelled by growing recession fears as central banks around the world ramped up interest rates to fight decades-high inflation.
Rates, inflation and energy have investors' attention
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/09/2022
» RECAP: Global markets remained fixated this week on inflation, interest rates and energy prices. There was added drama in Britain, where the passing of Queen Elizabeth II came just two days after Prime Minister Liz Truss took office and announced a bold plan to cap soaring energy prices for two years.
ASP says diversity is strength amid political uncertainty
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/04/2019
» With domestic political uncertainty shrouding a positive investment outlook, investors are recommended to diversify their equity investment into sectors relying on long-term infrastructure investment or external revenue sources, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).