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Breaking the family business curse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/11/2025
» They build, they grow, then they fall. The familiar cycle of family businesses has echoed across continents for centuries. In Thailand, where family-run conglomerates dominate the economy, the question remains whether they can they break the third-generation curse?
Insurance sector goes green
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/10/2025
» At its core, the insurance business is about managing risks, including those related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. As sustainability requirements change the business landscape, insurers are increasingly realising the importance of integrating the ESG agenda into their corporate strategies.
Regional markets dip on valuation concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern that valuations have become stretched, especially for technology companies, following a relentless surge.
Foreign holdings in Thai equities dip 24% as SET tanks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/08/2025
» Foreign investors' holdings in Thai equities fell by 24%, equivalent to a loss of 1.4 trillion baht, in the first half of 2025 from the end of 2024, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
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.
Twenty listed firms seen likely to prep share buybacks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2025
» Twenty listed companies are likely to initiate share buybacks after their stock prices fell below intrinsic value, signalling a positive outlook for long-term investors looking to accumulate Thai shares, said Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Maybank picks LTF transfer winners
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/02/2025
» Nine stocks are expected to benefit the most from the Finance Ministry's policy to transfer investments from matured long-term equity funds (LTFs) to Thai ESG (environmental, social and governance) funds, with progress on the transfer expected later this month, says Maybank Securities (Thailand).
Analysts see Thai stocks as gaining from Chinese stimulus
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/09/2024
» China's economic stimulus should benefit several Thai industries indirectly and provide positive sentiment in the capital and money markets, pushing up the Thai bourse to 1,500 points, say analysts.
BLS recommends investors focus on mid-cap stocks
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/09/2024
» Listed companies in the retail, consumer, food, finance, construction, transport, tourism and medical sectors are set to benefit from the new Pheu Thai-led administration's policies, says Bualuang Securities (BLS), which advises investors to focus on mid-cap stocks.
Frenzied fundraising
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/06/2024
» Despite the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) flopping this year, initial public offering (IPO) activities remain lively, with 27 companies preparing to list on the Thai bourse.