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Krungsri eyes extra B100bn in SME loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) has set an ambitious target to expand its portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans by 100 billion baht over four years, increasing total outstanding SME loans to 350 billion.
Gulf Development increases Kasikornbank stake to 10%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» A move by Gulf Development Plc (GULF) to raise its shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) to 10% is seen as a calculated effort to balance financial optimisation with long-term strategic positioning, while carefully navigating regulatory constraints, analysts say.
XSpring AM lines up launch of crypto investment funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/01/2026
» XSpring Asset Management (XSpring AM) is preparing to launch new investment funds with exposure to Bitcoin and commodities, targeting double-digit returns amid heightened geopolitical tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainties.
Bualuang Securities eyes Q4 earnings growth for SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/01/2026
» Listed Thai companies are expected to post solid year-on-year earnings growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, with momentum likely to continue into the first quarter of 2026, even as political uncertainty weighs on market sentiment, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Securities and Exchange Commission puts digital assets at heart of 2026 market plan
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has positioned digital assets, crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and financial innovation at the centre of its capital market development strategy for 2026, while reinforcing robust regulatory oversight to safeguard investor confidence.
SET offers products to lure fresh funds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is preparing to introduce a new range of investment products, including crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and gold perpetual contracts, as part of its three-year strategic plan through 2028 to attract fresh fund flows to the Thai bourse.
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.
BLS touts tech funds with AI growth set to continue
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/12/2025
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) recommends investors raise their exposure in technology funds focusing on the artificial intelligence (AI) trend, as global equities are likely to extend gains in 2026 despite some short-term corrections.
Pine Wealth keen on overseas equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/12/2025
» Pine Wealth Solution Securities, a subsidiary of One Asset Management, warns of heightened volatility in equities in 2026, noting that the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could dip to 1,100 points if local political uncertainty worsens and border tensions with Cambodia persist.
EV insurance demand surges amid expensive claims
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/12/2025
» Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) insurance market is expanding at an unprecedented pace, tracking rapid growth in EV sales dominated by Chinese brands, which have overtaken Japanese automakers in market share.