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Strengthening of SEC power facing delay
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/10/2025
» The royal decree that would grant the stock market regulator the authority to submit case files directly to the public prosecutor, bypassing the police as an intermediary, may be indefinitely delayed, as it requires the approval of parliament, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Struggling US-Thai talks hit sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/07/2025
» Weaker market sentiment is expected as initial US-Thailand trade negotiations stalled, while Washington's announcement of a 10% tariff on BRICS members has raised concerns over escalating trade tensions.
Minister nudges SET to restore public trust
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/07/2025
» The Finance Ministry has tasked the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) with restoring investor confidence and outlined four mandates to drive sustainable development of the country's capital market.
Economy unshaken, says govt
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/03/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira believes the recent earthquake has had no effect on the economy and pledged further assistance for victims, as reports emerged that up to 5,500 buildings across the capital may have been damaged. Total losses may reach 100 billion baht.
ESG funds to invest heavily this month
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/12/2024
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) expects Thai ESG (environmental, social and governance) mutual funds to invest an additional 5-8 billion baht in the last two weeks of the year, bringing their total investments in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) for the whole of 2024 to 28-30 billion baht.
InnovestX anticipates further rate cuts by BoT
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2024
» InnovestX Securities expects the Bank of Thailand to continue cutting the policy rate to 1.50% next year, down from 2.25%, to maintain the interest spread between the Thai policy rate and the US federal funds rate.
High hopes for beefed up Vayupak Fund
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/07/2024
» A new fund is projected to start investing in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in the second half of 2024, boosting the index by about 90 points, says Bualuang Securities (BS).
Brokerage calls for speedy reintroduction of LTF
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/06/2024
» Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) is calling on the Finance Ministry to speed up the unveiling of a rejigged long-term equity fund (LTF) to revive the Thai stock market, which is struggling with shrinking investor confidence partly attributed to recent political uncertainties.
Measures lined up to revive stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/05/2024
» Three capital market organisations will meet on Tuesday to reach a final conclusion on the tax-deductible funds they want to propose to the Finance Ministry, hoping to revive investments in good fundamental stocks in the Thai stock market.
Bourse chief application period extended
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/05/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is extending the application period for president of the bourse by 15 days to May 15 after no one applied for the position, attributed to the sluggish performance of the exchange.