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Finnomena bullish on local equities
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/01/2026
» Finnomena, a Thai investment advisory firm, has turned bullish on Thai equities for the first time in nearly a decade, projecting the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could reach 1,500 points, supported by improving domestic fundamentals, stabilising capital flows and a shift in global investor appetite towards emerging markets.
Viriyah hikes health premiums
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2025
» Viriyah Insurance, Thailand's largest motor insurer, is planning to increase health insurance premiums by 20% for children and 10% for general policyholders from next year, citing a sharp rise in medical inflation and higher loss ratios.
Krungsri cuts SET outlook to 1,418
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/06/2025
» Krungsri Research has lowered its year-end Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index target to 1,418 points from a previous forecast of 1,660, reflecting a more conservative view of Thailand's economy, lower corporate earnings than expected, and global trade-related risks.
Finance Ministry mulls revival of LTF scheme
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry is expected to study resuscitating the long-term equity fund (LTF) scheme as proposed by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra in a move to improve the sluggish stock market, say analysts.
Thaksin outlines keys to reviving Thai stock market
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has outlined measures to revitalise the Thai stock market, suggesting the relevant agencies urgently restore investor confidence and emphasising that any crimes must be punished immediately.
Thai market regulators consider margin loan disclosures
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/01/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is discussing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) possible measures to enhance market confidence if listed company executives use shares as collateral for margin loans.
CGSI forecasts stagnant first-half for Thai stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/12/2024
» CGS International Securities (Thailand) (CGSI) anticipates Thai stocks will remain lacklustre in the first half of 2025 as investors take a wait-and-see approach to Donald Trump's proposed measures.
SET poised to witness volatile first half in 2025
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/12/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) should remain volatile during the first half of 2025, weighed down by renewed US-China trade tensions and a slowing global economy, particularly the two economic superpowers, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Younger Thais spending more on experiences, travel
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/11/2024
» More than two in five Thai consumers (42%) are increasing their spending on essentials, while younger Thais are shifting towards experiential spending, according to UOB's latest Asean Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS).
Plan to legalise casinos a boon for AWC
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/04/2024
» Asset World Corporation (AWC) would be the main beneficiary of the government plan to legalise casinos as part of entertainment complexes as the company operates luxury hotels and retail centres near potential sites for these developments, says Tisco Securities.