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Thailand’s 2026 growth outlook improves to 2.1%, despite structural headwinds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2026
» Thailand’s economic outlook for 2026 has improved modestly, though growth is expected to remain subdued, according to TRIS Rating.
Analysts see buoyant SET following rate cut
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2026
» Analysts are lifting Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index estimates for 2026 after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 1.00%, the lowest level in nearly four years, triggering expectations of a market re-rating.
TFEX targets 2m investors with major overhaul of products
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) is preparing a major expansion aimed at doubling its investor base to 2 million accounts by rolling out smaller, more accessible products and accelerating efforts to reposition the derivatives market as a risk management platform rather than a speculative arena.
Demographics fuel Bangkok Life Assurance's growth drive
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/02/2026
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) expects Thailand's life insurance industry to maintain its growth momentum this year, supported by demographic tailwinds and regulatory flexibility, as the company prepares to increase its exposure to Thai equities and roll out a new long-term care product targeting age-related diseases.
Bualuang Securities flags politics as primary market risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/02/2026
» Domestic political uncertainty is the Thai stock market's most significant immediate risk, as it could undermine investor confidence in the short term if left unresolved, while US tariff measures are viewed as a secondary external headwind, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Gold fever to result in new futures
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/02/2026
» Thailand's derivatives market plans to introduce smaller-sized gold futures contracts within the next few months, aiming to broaden retail participation as gold prices continue their historic rally.
Policy signals hold key to cryptocurrency recovery
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2026
» Clearer signals on US monetary policy and the appointment of the next Federal Reserve chair could drive a recovery in the cryptocurrency market, which is expected to remain stuck in a bearish, stagnant phase throughout the first quarter of 2026, says Merkle Capital.
Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber's portfolio
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2026
» Economist and veteran investor Marc Faber underscored inflation as a central force shaping the next investment cycle, highlighting gold and emerging markets as core themes for future investing.
MTS Gold bullish on long-term price trend
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/02/2026
» MTS Gold Mae Thongsuk, one of Thailand's largest gold dealers, has maintained a bullish outlook for gold over the medium and long term.
SET on course for strong growth in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2026
» Renewed capital inflows into Thai equities are expected this year, potentially lifting the SET index to 1,350 points and delivering double-digit returns for the first time in several years, as global investors trim their exposure to the US dollar to hedge against rising geopolitical risks, according to Tisco Asset Management (AM).