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Rule change could encourage insurers to increase equity holdings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/04/2026
» A decision by Thailand’s insurance regulator to reduce the equity risk charge for domestic investments is expected to unlock significant institutional inflows into the stock market, as insurers gain greater flexibility to allocate capital to higher-return assets.
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.
Investors urged to buy gold and oil
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2026
» Thailand's leading asset managers are recommending investors increase their exposure to gold and oil as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify, while the country's securities regulator says it is monitoring market stability amid heightened volatility.
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.
Imminent US interest rate cut likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2025
» Foreign capital is expected to flow into the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled an interest rate cut in September, although short-term domestic political uncertainties could limit the upside, analysts say.
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.
Middle East war threatens to pummel Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/06/2025
» The intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran is raising concerns over prolonged instability in the Middle East, with Daol Securities (Thailand) warning of ripple effects across global stock markets.
Finance Ministry mulls revival of LTF scheme
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry is expected to study resuscitating the long-term equity fund (LTF) scheme as proposed by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra in a move to improve the sluggish stock market, say analysts.
Thaksin outlines keys to reviving Thai stock market
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has outlined measures to revitalise the Thai stock market, suggesting the relevant agencies urgently restore investor confidence and emphasising that any crimes must be punished immediately.
Listed firms' earnings likely to fall below forecast
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/11/2024
» Listed companies posted total net profit of 193 billion baht in the third quarter, down 29% year-on-year and a 24% decrease from three months earlier, with analysts saying earnings for the whole of 2024 are likely to fall below their forecast.