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Green finance takes centre stage
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thailand's environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the country's capital market, reflecting a structural shift in how both the public and private sectors develop their long-term finance.
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.
Tourism stimulus 'likely a damp squib', says stock brokerage
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/05/2025
» The recently approved tourism stimulus is unlikely to have a significant impact on the stagnant sector during the low season given the limited budget allocation, although aviation and hospitality stocks may benefit in the short term, says Daol Securities.
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.
Bitcoin poised to hit new high this month
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/11/2024
» The price of Bitcoin has a chance to hit a new record high this month, supported by the expectation of more US policy rate reductions and a Donald Trump victory in the US presidential election this week, according to digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
KCS pushes tourism stocks for holiday
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/10/2024
» Krungsri Capital Securities (KCS) recommends investing in tourism stocks, including hotels and airlines, as a large number of Chinese tourists are expected to flock to Thailand during Golden Week, which runs through next Monday.
Muang Thai, Line BK aim to serve low income earners
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/09/2023
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) has joined hands with Line BK, a social banking service provider, to launch an insurance brokerage business specifically targeting low-income earners and freelancers.
Lingering bank worries keep lid on Asian shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares came under pressure yesterday after lingering banking stability concerns gripped Wall Street, while bond markets bet that recent rate hikes by central banks will be among the last of the cycle, allowing for policy relief later in the year.
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.
SET gains as Asian bourses enjoy upbeat week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/01/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday and were poised for their fifth straight week of gains as China's reopening and data highlighting a resilient US economy boosted investor sentiment.