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Thai stock market recovers after trading halt
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2026
» The war-induced sell-off in global stocks continued on Wednesday, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) having to halt trading at one point to allow nervous investors to take a breather.
New auto repair rules set higher standards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/12/2025
» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) has moved to strengthen consumer protection and industry transparency by introducing a unified standard for auto repair timelines, meant to improve claims efficiency and enhance public confidence in the non-life insurance industry.
Breaking the family business curse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/11/2025
» They build, they grow, then they fall. The familiar cycle of family businesses has echoed across continents for centuries. In Thailand, where family-run conglomerates dominate the economy, the question remains whether they can they break the third-generation curse?
Court to declare former Stark executive bankrupt
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Central Bankruptcy Court is set to issue a ruling declaring Vonnarat Tangkaravakoon, former executive and major shareholder of scandal-plagued Stark Corporation (STARK), bankrupt, with orders to distribute assets to 3,417 creditors whose combined claims total 131.4 billion baht.
Regional markets dip on valuation concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern that valuations have become stretched, especially for technology companies, following a relentless surge.
Regulator demands NR Instant Produce must revise statements
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has instructed NR Instant Produce (NRF) to revise its full-year 2024 and 2025 first-quarter financial statements, citing issues related to the accounting treatment of its shareholding changes in Kairous Asia Ltd (KAL).
Thai crypto investigation surges
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2025
» Thailand has one of the world’s highest law enforcement requests related to cryptocurrency exchange globally, with more than 1,800 requests for investigation in last year alone, says Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Health insurance co-payment benefits touted
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2025
» Co-payments in health insurance may reduce hospital admissions, but the model — scheduled to be launched early this year — should benefit the industry in the long run because it helps reduce premiums, making private health insurance more affordable, says InnovestX Securities.
InnovestX predicts SET surge on Vayupak trade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/09/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could have an upside of 50-80 points from the offering of Vayupak Fund 1 (VAYU1) units, scheduled to start investment in Thai securities from Oct 1, says InnovestX Securities.
Listed firms' profits up 9.7% in H1
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2024
» Net profits of listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand surged 9.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2024 to 519 billion baht as sales grew 6.3% over the period to 8.96 trillion baht, buoyed by a significant recovery in tourism and rising oil prices.