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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.
Equities move lower but SET outlook still good
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/10/2022
» RECAP: Asian and European stocks moved lower yesterday, as US Treasury yields held at the highest level since the global financial crisis of 2008 and investors weighed risks to Chinese markets.
KS promotes high-dividend stock picks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/02/2022
» Kasikorn Securities (KS) recommends investing in high-dividend stocks to hedge against volatility in 2022, including infrastructure funds and electricity power plant stocks, which tend to generate consistent returns.
Kasikorn Securities notes good prospects for JASIF
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/10/2019
» The Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF) is recommended by Kasikorn Securities as an attractive fund, offering about 10% investment return annually despite the insider trading controversy of the former chief executive of Jasmine International Plc (JAS).
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.
SET targets Singapore's market cap
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/06/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) aims for its market capitalisation to equal that of the Singapore Exchange by 2023 as its seeks sustainable growth through initial public offerings (IPOs) and new products.