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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.
Deloitte forecasts 3% growth under stable government
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand can accelerate economic growth to nearly 3% if it secures a stable post-election government and implements targeted investment policies, says Deloitte Thailand, while reaffirming the nation's strong potential to emerge as a regional data centre hub.
Krungthai Bank trims NPL rate to 2.7% this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/11/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has exercised careful asset management, enabling the state-owned bank to reduce its non-performing loans (NPLs) excluding government-assisted contracts from 4.4% of the portfolio in 2020 to just 2.7% in the first nine months of this year, say executives.
SEC touts trading system for digital tokens
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to launch a debt instrument trading system using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to persuade securities firms to participate in digital token trading, while also advancing its supervision in the digital era.
Bourse to increase brokerage access to co-location services
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/01/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has announced a significant enhancement of its co-location services, aiming to provide all securities companies with access to them from the second quarter.
Thailand to gain from medical tourism uptick
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thailand, Southeast Asia's largest player in medical tourism, should benefit from industry growth globally, with the region's market expected to expand 43% to US$16 billion by 2030, according to Bumrungrad International Hospital.
Insurers team up for PM2.5 illness policy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2024
» As PM2.5 air pollution becomes a growing health concern in Thailand, with the level of hazardous dust expected to intensify as the hot season approaches, people are seeking practical options, leading to the emergence of insurance policies that cover respiratory diseases caused by fine particulate matter.
Business is booming for BDMS
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/01/2023
» From its origins owning a small hospital 50 years ago, today Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) has become the largest hospital network in Asia-Pacific.
SEC proposing DLT for capital market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2019
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to propose investing in distributed ledger technology (DLT) to its board of directors to create a digitised platform for all types of securities and investment products in Thailand's capital market.
ASP: Expect busy foreign movement
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/10/2018
» Foreign investors are expected to switch between buying and selling domestic equities this month as there is a clearer impact from the Sino-US trade row, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).