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Crypto-backed loans allowed on novel Thai platform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/01/2026
» Liberix, a Thailand-based financial services platform, has launched the country's first platform allowing users to borrow baht using Bitcoin and other digital assets as collateral, expanding the use of cryptocurrencies beyond trading and speculation.
XSpring AM lines up launch of crypto investment funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/01/2026
» XSpring Asset Management (XSpring AM) is preparing to launch new investment funds with exposure to Bitcoin and commodities, targeting double-digit returns amid heightened geopolitical tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainties.
Foreign fund inflows to keep baht strong
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/12/2025
» Analysts expect foreign funds to continue to flow into the Thai equity market, supported by the sharp baht appreciation that has strengthened significantly since the start of December.
Gold traders and BoT discuss controls
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/12/2025
» Gold traders have proposed dollar-denominated trading as a way to curb baht volatility, as the Bank of Thailand scrambles to ease the strength of the Thai currency, while bullion soars to a fresh all-time high.
Asian stocks track bank-led losses on Wall Street
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street yesterday, as worries about credit quality led to a rout in US regional banking shares. Concerns about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown also persisted.
Foreigners tally net buying on the SET last month
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/08/2025
» July marked the first month of foreign net buying on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) since September 2024, supported by compelling valuations and baht appreciation, a factor that typically attracts foreign fund inflows.
Tisco bullish on global bonds funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/06/2025
» Tisco Bank says investors should increase their allocation in global bonds, citing their potential to deliver returns of up to 8% amid rising global economic uncertainty and the risk of renewed US trade tariffs.
Foreigners get keen on Thai markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/05/2025
» Foreign investors have returned to Thailand's bond and equity markets, with net inflows into the bond market surpassing 40 billion baht in May and nearly 100 billion baht year-to-date, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Gold prospers amid trade war havoc and weak dollar
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/04/2025
» The global gold price is projected to have a resistance level of US$3,360, says local trader Hua Seng Heng, after the safe-haven asset breached $3,200 an ounce for the first time on Friday, fuelled by a weaker dollar and the escalating trade war.
Thai insurers expect stronger growth next year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/12/2024
» The insurance industry is projected to grow by 1.5-2.5% next year to achieve total premiums of around 291-294 billion baht, supported by economic and tourism recovery, said the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).