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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.
Thai IPOs sag amid regional boom
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/11/2025
» While Southeast Asia's initial public offering (IPO) market stages a solid rebound in 2025, with large listings driving fundraising momentum across the region, Thailand lags behind regional peers as domestic political uncertainty and high household debt plague stock market sentiment, says Deloitte.
Export growth to slow as US tariffs take effect
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thai exports are expected to lose their growth momentum following the imposition of a 19% US import tariff, despite robust growth of 13% in the first seven months of the year, say analysts.
Analysts predict tariff of 19-20% on Thai goods
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/07/2025
» Investors are eagerly monitoring the upcoming US decision on import tariffs for Thai goods, as analysts anticipate a rate in line with regional peers of 19-20%, but not exceeding 25%.
Thai equities attract foreigners in July
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/07/2025
» Foreign investors continued to pour money into Thai equities throughout July, with net inflows exceeding 11 billion baht as the Thai stock market became more attractive due to a weaker dollar and hopes of a favourable outcome from US-Thai trade negotiations, say analysts.
UBS boosts Thai stocks with upgrade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/03/2025
» UBS has upgraded Thailand's equity market to overweight from neutral, saying the peak impact of policy-driven factors behind the sell-off and the specific challenges for companies have passed.
Falling interest rates to benefit Thai banks
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/10/2024
» As global interest rates are clearly on a downward trend, with the Bank of Thailand expected to cut its policy rate again in December, banking stocks should benefit, according to analysts.
SET bullish on Q4 because of Vayupak Fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2024
» Thai stocks could continue to rise in the fourth quarter given gradual investment in the state-run Vayupak Fund and various tax-saving Thai ESG funds that are expected to draw investments towards the year-end, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
ASPS: Big rate cut raises recession odds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2024
» A large Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week may be followed by a US recession in the next six months, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS), which advised investor caution as the central bank is expected to start a programme of easing this month.
Brokerages pick tourism-related stock winners
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/01/2024
» Brokerages have identified seven tourism-related stocks on the Thai bourse that should be major beneficiaries of the Thailand-China free visa policy signed earlier this week, which is expected to significantly increase arrivals from the mainland this year.