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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).
Life insurance for depression on the cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» In response to a sharp rise in mental health cases nationwide, Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is studying the launch of Thailand's first life insurance policy covering depression.
Finnomena bullish on local equities
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/01/2026
» Finnomena, a Thai investment advisory firm, has turned bullish on Thai equities for the first time in nearly a decade, projecting the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could reach 1,500 points, supported by improving domestic fundamentals, stabilising capital flows and a shift in global investor appetite towards emerging markets.
BLS touts tech funds with AI growth set to continue
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/12/2025
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) recommends investors raise their exposure in technology funds focusing on the artificial intelligence (AI) trend, as global equities are likely to extend gains in 2026 despite some short-term corrections.
Krungthai Bank trims NPL rate to 2.7% this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/11/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has exercised careful asset management, enabling the state-owned bank to reduce its non-performing loans (NPLs) excluding government-assisted contracts from 4.4% of the portfolio in 2020 to just 2.7% in the first nine months of this year, say executives.
Asian stocks track bank-led losses on Wall Street
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street yesterday, as worries about credit quality led to a rout in US regional banking shares. Concerns about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown also persisted.
Thai banks told to step up scam vigilance
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Thai banks to tighten their account opening procedures and enforce stricter Know Your Customer standards, stressing that early intervention is crucial in blocking scammers who exploit mule accounts for money laundering and fraud.
Investors nudged to diversify portfolios
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/09/2025
» As Thai equities have staged a rebound, UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) recommends investors diversify their portfolios in the second half of 2025 with a focus on tech stocks, bonds and gold.
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.
Investors urged to adjust portfolios
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Tisco Economic Strategy Unit (ESU) advises investors to adjust their portfolios to mitigate risks from US protectionist policies by focusing on US finance and energy stocks to capitalise on profit opportunities.