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Thai indicators set for improvement in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2026
» Analysts believe the Thai economy has passed its cyclical low, with a gradual U-shaped recovery likely in 2026, supported by improving global conditions, a rebound in tourism and faster government spending.
SEC to expand digital asset framework
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to introduce a set of new rules early this year to support the rapid growth of digital asset investment, including regulations for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), crypto futures trading, and tokenised investment products.
Thai Life agent has licence cancelled
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/12/2025
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has revoked the licence of a life insurance agent of Thai Life Insurance Plc, after uncovering a large-scale premium fraud scheme that caused losses estimated in the hundreds of millions of baht.
Asian shares rise as Chinese sell-off eases
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian markets mostly gained on Friday after an intense sell-off of Chinese equities eased, amid reports the country's financial regulators could intervene to slow the dumping. A Wall Street stock rally also lifted sentiment.
JKN founder, sister resign after SEC files charges
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/06/2025
» Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, chief executive of JKN Global Group, and her sister, Pimuma Jakrajutatip, have resigned from all executive and other positions at the SET-listed content and media buying company after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed criminal complaints against the pair.
Thai crypto investigation surges
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2025
» Thailand has one of the world’s highest law enforcement requests related to cryptocurrency exchange globally, with more than 1,800 requests for investigation in last year alone, says Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Unwinding the Dr Boon scandal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/12/2024
» Investor confidence was still recovering from recent stock market manipulations when a high-profile investment scam involving Dr Boon Vanasin, an 86-year-old hospital veteran, sent shockwaves throughout Thailand's business arena, causing damages of nearly 8 billion baht.
Tech rebound supports Asian equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/11/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities rose on Friday, with technology stocks in the region rebounding from a selloff that had been prompted by concerns over the revenue outlook for Nvidia Corp.
Gold prices surge to one-week high
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/11/2024
» Gold prices rose for a third consecutive day to a one-week high Wednesday, as investors accumulated safe-haven assets because of the escalating Russia-Ukraine war and a softer dollar.
New SEC head promises to rev up investigation process
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/07/2024
» The new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to speed up its investigation process to minimise potential damage caused by allegations of fraud at listed companies, in a bid to restore public confidence.