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Selective strategies key amid energy price surge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thailand's equity market is bracing for renewed cost pressures as energy prices surge, echoing patterns seen during earlier stages of the Russia-Ukraine war, with analysts urging selective positioning amid rising inflation risks, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Traders advise Bitcoin bounce may constitute a 'bull trap'
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/03/2026
» Investors are advised to exercise caution with Bitcoin, as analysts warn a sharp price rebound amid escalating geopolitical tensions may be driven more by short-term market dynamics than by a sustainable shift in fundamentals.
War impact likely to unfold in phases
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thailand's economy and equity market could face mounting pressure if tensions between the US-Israel alliance and Iran escalate, with risks evolving from short-term financial market volatility to a deeper economic slowdown, says InnovestX Securities.
Geopolitical risks cloud equity market outlook
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2026
» Escalating tensions between Iran, the US and Israel could trigger a major military confrontation within 3-4 months, potentially driving crude oil prices as high as US$135 per barrel in a worst-case scenario, pundits warn.
War risks weigh on markets, crypto
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/03/2026
» A prolonged Middle East conflict could weigh heavily on global financial markets, triggering a broad risk-off environment that pressures equities and cryptocurrencies while increasing volatility across asset classes.
Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/03/2026
» Bitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
Viriyah targets 4% premium growth in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/03/2026
» Viriyah Insurance aims to grow its direct written premiums by 4% to 44.6 billion baht this year, positioning itself amid mounting economic uncertainty and increasingly severe natural disasters driven by climate change.
Thailand’s 2026 growth outlook improves to 2.1%, despite structural headwinds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2026
» Thailand’s economic outlook for 2026 has improved modestly, though growth is expected to remain subdued, according to TRIS Rating.
TFEX targets 2m investors with major overhaul of products
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) is preparing a major expansion aimed at doubling its investor base to 2 million accounts by rolling out smaller, more accessible products and accelerating efforts to reposition the derivatives market as a risk management platform rather than a speculative arena.
Crypto exchange KuCoin receives stay of execution
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/02/2026
» The future of KuCoin Thailand, formerly known as ERX, hangs in the balance as the securities regulator has extended the company's capital injection deadline to March 30, 2026, giving the embattled digital asset platform a final window to secure fresh funding or face possible closure.