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New stimulus likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/09/2025
» Analysts are upbeat about the Thai stock market's prospects, particularly those in the retail, food and beverage, and tourism sectors, as the new government prepares to revive the "Khon La Khrueng" (co-payment) scheme, a policy aimed at stimulating consumption and easing living costs.
Border standoff hits stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/06/2025
» The border confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia has caused investor jitters across regional bourses, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index dropping by 4.8% since May 15.
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).
Pundits warn of earnings downturn amid trade war
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/04/2025
» The first-quarter net profits of listed Thai companies are projected to decline 13% year-on-year, but grow 16% quarter-on-quarter, according to analysts who warn an earnings downgrade is on the horizon given the trade war.
ESG funds tally to exceed B100bn in H2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/03/2025
» Total investment in environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds is projected to exceed 100 billion baht in the second half of this year, including transfers from maturing long-term equity funds (LTFs), says the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC).
Analysts see rate cut as beneficial to local bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/02/2025
» The Bank of Thailand's surprise interest rate cut should benefit stocks in the fields of leasing, real estate, retail, hospitals, and those with high debt, while banking stocks are out of favour, say analysts.
Stock Exchange of Thailand to enjoy Lunar New Year boost
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/01/2025
» Increased spending during the upcoming Chinese New Year is expected to lift the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), benefiting stocks in the transport, agriculture, communication and retail sectors, says Krungsri Capital Securities (CNS).
CP Axtra shares put on fund managers’ watch list
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/12/2024
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) has resolved to include CP Axtra (CPAXT) shares on the watch list (WL) for Thai ESG and Thai CG mutual funds, given concerns over corporate governance regarding the company's recent multibillion-baht investment.
CP All official sold shares before unveiling
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/12/2024
» Korsak Chairasmisak, vice-chairman of CP All (CPALL), sold a big lot of shares of the convenience store operator shortly before CP Axtra (CPAXT) announced its multi-billion-baht investment in a real estate project, resulting in a plunge of both companies' share prices.
BLS recommends investors focus on mid-cap stocks
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/09/2024
» Listed companies in the retail, consumer, food, finance, construction, transport, tourism and medical sectors are set to benefit from the new Pheu Thai-led administration's policies, says Bualuang Securities (BLS), which advises investors to focus on mid-cap stocks.