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Remote work move weighs on transport, media stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2026
» Thailand's temporary work-from-home (WFH) policy for government agencies, introduced as part of emergency energy-saving measures, creates short-term pressure on transport and out-of-home media stocks, according to analysts.
Geopolitical risks cloud equity market outlook
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2026
» Escalating tensions between Iran, the US and Israel could trigger a major military confrontation within 3-4 months, potentially driving crude oil prices as high as US$135 per barrel in a worst-case scenario, pundits warn.
Thai exporters told to make better use of free trade deals
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2026
» Caretaker commerce minister Suphajee Suthumpun is urging Thai exporters to make fuller use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to unlock untapped trade potential, after finding that 54% of eligible companies currently utilise FTA privileges.
SET posts weakest performance in region
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) continues to face significant structural and cyclical challenges this year, after posting the weakest performance in the region in 2025.
Gold traders and BoT discuss controls
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/12/2025
» Gold traders have proposed dollar-denominated trading as a way to curb baht volatility, as the Bank of Thailand scrambles to ease the strength of the Thai currency, while bullion soars to a fresh all-time high.
Next government urged to back promotion
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/11/2025
» The Thai Digital Asset Association (TDA) has urged the next government to maintain consistent support for the digital asset industry, warning the country risks losing ground in the regional race for blockchain innovation and foreign investment.
Low US inflation boosts confidence of investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/10/2025
» Investor confidence has risen sharply this week after US September inflation came in lower than expected, fuelling optimism that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates at its meeting later this week.
Premium rise for big projects
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/10/2025
» The recent road collapse caused by a sinkhole in front of Vajira Hospital has drawn attention to insurance coverage for large-scale construction projects in Bangkok, with industry executives saying rising risks in the capital could push up premiums for large projects in the future.
Capital market taskforce unveils quick win reforms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/10/2025
» A taskforce set up to enhance the attractiveness of the Thai capital market has launched a sweeping reform package, seeking to deliver quick results within the next four months while laying the foundations for long-term competitiveness.
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.