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Election buoys stock market sentiment
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2026
» Thailand's equity market has turned more active in January ahead of the general election, with analysts suggesting an election rally sentiment, though the possibility of renewed border tensions with Cambodia and any delay to the election timeline remain downside risks.
Quantum computing posing cyberthreat
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned financial institutions and corporations that they need to prepare for "quantum risk", a new and imminent cybersecurity threat that could undermine global data security.
Rising border tensions weigh on investor sentiment
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/07/2025
» Escalating tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border are affecting investor sentiment and threatening several key business sectors, especially beverages, tourism, retail oil and exports, according to Daol Securities (Thailand).
Brokerages back dividend tax exemption
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/07/2025
» Brokerage firms are urging the Ministry of Finance to exempt dividend tax for stock investment to help revive investors' interest in the Thai market, which has declined by more than 20% year to date.
Middle East war threatens to pummel Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/06/2025
» The intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran is raising concerns over prolonged instability in the Middle East, with Daol Securities (Thailand) warning of ripple effects across global stock markets.
Executives advise caution for EV insurers
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand's non-life insurance sector is on high alert as reports circulate that a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer active in the Thai market may face bankruptcy, hinting that EV insurance is already a loss-making business.
Insuring against earthquake risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/04/2025
» The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand on March 28 left significant cracks in high-rise buildings in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.
Unwinding the Dr Boon scandal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/12/2024
» Investor confidence was still recovering from recent stock market manipulations when a high-profile investment scam involving Dr Boon Vanasin, an 86-year-old hospital veteran, sent shockwaves throughout Thailand's business arena, causing damages of nearly 8 billion baht.
Regulator seeks amended Nusasiri financial statements
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/11/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has instructed Nusasiri (NUSA) to amend its financial statements for 2023 and the third quarter of 2024, have them audited and reviewed by the company's auditor, and then submit them to the regulator.
Tris issues warning on falling demand
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/07/2024
» Tris Rating, a Thai credit rating agency, warns that property and leasing businesses should be strictly monitored in the second half based on decreasing demand, after 20 companies were downgraded in the first six months.