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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.
Investors urged to buy gold and oil
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2026
» Thailand's leading asset managers are recommending investors increase their exposure to gold and oil as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify, while the country's securities regulator says it is monitoring market stability amid heightened volatility.
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.
Casting a wary eye towards the future
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2020
» Having outlived two economic crises that produced disastrous outcomes for the global economy, stockbroker turned food and drink entrepreneur Sirivat Voravetvuthikun has a warning: the coronavirus pandemic could be the worst economic crisis of his lifetime, posing an explicit danger to Thailand's economic well-being.
Potential ICO issuers grow impatient
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/12/2018
» Some initial coin offering (ICO) issuers have decided to raise funds from overseas markets due to lower advisory fees and sluggishness in the domestic fund-raising process for ICOs, says a blockchain expert.
Regulators stymied by STO peculiarities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/11/2018
» Regulators are still not entirely sure how to deal with securities token offerings (STOs), a new financial product that falls between two different regulatory frameworks.
SET rises above global turmoil on election optimism
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand's resilience against external headwinds continued yesterday, with the SET index rising by 26 points, buoyed by clearer developments in the country's general election.
Stocks soar on general election clarity
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/09/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) surged almost 40 points yesterday on the back of upbeat sentiment stemming from the recent royal endorsement of the last two of 10 organic bills paving the way for February's general election.