Showing 1 - 10 of 31
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.
Bualuang Securities flags politics as primary market risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/02/2026
» Domestic political uncertainty is the Thai stock market's most significant immediate risk, as it could undermine investor confidence in the short term if left unresolved, while US tariff measures are viewed as a secondary external headwind, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
New task force to boost market sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/08/2025
» A new markets task force aims to strengthen supply and demand, improve liquidity, enhance surveillance and lift confidence.
Brokerages back dividend tax exemption
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/07/2025
» Brokerage firms are urging the Ministry of Finance to exempt dividend tax for stock investment to help revive investors' interest in the Thai market, which has declined by more than 20% year to date.
Savings scheme awaits nod
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/06/2025
» The Finance Ministry has yet to approve a long-term investment tax benefit for the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) scheme, as proposed by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), posing a stumbling block to the bourse's Jump+ initiative.
Traders bullish on gold at $4,000 in 3-5 years
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/06/2025
» Gold prices are expected to continue climbing to US$4,000 an ounce in the medium term, driven by intensifying geopolitical tensions and a shift towards lower interest rates globally, says trader YLG Bullion and Futures.
Brokerages pick local stocks based on election
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2024
» Transport and industrial estate stocks are expected to benefit if Donald Trump wins the US presidential election, while manufacturers of petrochemicals, electrical equipment, steel products and auto parts could see competition intensify from Chinese exports, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Asian investors hold breath amid US debt drama
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/05/2023
» RECAP: Asian markets mostly rose on Friday but investors remained on edge heading into the weekend amid concern that US debt-ceiling negotiations could still break down.
Asian markets mixed but SET sees correction
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/02/2023
» RECAP: Asian markets were mixed yesterday, with traders still preoccupied by interest rate worries, though Tokyo rallied after the man tipped as Japan's next central bank head made the case for keeping its ultra-loose policy.
Asian shares slide, SET falls on weak GDP data
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares and currencies slipped on Friday as strong economic data from the US and hawkish Federal Reserve comments revived fears that the US central bank will stick to its path of interest rate increases to tame inflation.