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Crypto-backed loans allowed on novel Thai platform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/01/2026
» Liberix, a Thailand-based financial services platform, has launched the country's first platform allowing users to borrow baht using Bitcoin and other digital assets as collateral, expanding the use of cryptocurrencies beyond trading and speculation.
Thais among top 10 global gold buyers
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/09/2025
» Thailand has emerged as one of the world’s top 10 gold buyers, with demand jumping 21% year-on-year to 20.7 tonnes in the first half of 2025, supported by expected US interest rate cuts, safe-haven demand and a global de-dollarisation trend, says YLG Bullion International.
SEC eager to have greater oversight of audit firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on track to gain broader regulatory and enforcement powers over audit firms, marking a major step towards strengthening market oversight and investor protection.
Foreign investors seeking clear policies amid volatility
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/06/2025
» Foreign investors would like to see clear and well-defined policies as they have continued to offload Thai equities for a third consecutive year, with cumulative net sales exceeding 400 billion baht, said the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Bitcoin traders say it could hit $130,000 later this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/05/2025
» After hitting a record high of US$111,000 last Thursday, the next resistance level for Bitcoin is projected at $130,000 as the cryptocurrency has shifted from a speculative asset to a "strategic pillar" of the modern economy, say pundits.
SET sees support for ongoing surge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Thai stock market is expected to continue growing next month, supported by easing global trade tension, a downward trend for global interest rates, and inflows into Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Bourse extends trading hours for linked DRs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/04/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is extending the trading hours for depositary receipts (DRs) linked to US and European securities, allowing trading during both daytime and nighttime sessions starting May 6.
KuCoin joins crypto fray
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/04/2025
» Competition in Thailand's crypto exchange market is expected to heat up after ERX Company Ltd, the first digital token exchange supervised by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), welcomed a new global partner rebranded as KuCoin Thailand.
SET's new measures fail to rally bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/02/2025
» The recently announced measures by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to curb short selling and high-frequency trading failed to lift the bourse on Thursday, but analysts say they should help to reduce price volatility.
Bid for tax exemptions for listed firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is to ask the Ministry of Finance to grant an exemption from corporate income tax and merger and acquisition (M&A) tax to listed companies to encourage them to participate in the bourse's Jump+ project.