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Tris says war poses downside risks to growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/03/2026
» Thailand's economic outlook for 2026 is facing growing downside risks as escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, threaten global oil supply and domestic stability, according to Tris Rating.
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.
YLG touts safe-haven precious metal as risks escalate
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2026
» As war in the Middle East intensifies and financial markets swing wildly, Thai investors, particularly older buyers, are rushing to small-sized physical gold, betting the rally is far from over.
Crypto exchange KuCoin receives stay of execution
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/02/2026
» The future of KuCoin Thailand, formerly known as ERX, hangs in the balance as the securities regulator has extended the company's capital injection deadline to March 30, 2026, giving the embattled digital asset platform a final window to secure fresh funding or face possible closure.
Merkle Capital sees scope for crypto market growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/06/2025
» Merkle Capital, the first digital asset fund manager in Thailand to be licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has identified three global risks that could shape market sentiment and investment flows in the second half of 2025, potentially driving Bitcoin to a new high of US$120,000.
Analysts lament SET has lost its appeal
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) should add high-potential stocks while the government needs to solve the country's structural economic problems to make the exchange more appealing to foreign investors, according to the Investment Analysts Association (IAA).
JKN bondholders call for SEC probe
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/02/2024
» Bondholders of JKN Global Group (JKN) are asking the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to conduct an in-depth investigation and expedite the seizure of JKN's assets after the company announced the indefinite postponement of a bondholders' meeting.
Crypto spikes as SEC reassures public
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/04/2023
» The price of Bitcoin surpassed US$30,000 on Tuesday, the highest level in 10 months, becoming the asset with the highest return year-to-date as investors become increasingly optimistic that the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) will soon end its aggressive monetary tightening.
Mutual and pension funds tamp down concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/03/2023
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) and the Government Pension Fund (GPF) yesterday issued a statement announcing they have no direct investment in the assets of the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).