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Rule change could encourage insurers to increase equity holdings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/04/2026
» A decision by Thailand’s insurance regulator to reduce the equity risk charge for domestic investments is expected to unlock significant institutional inflows into the stock market, as insurers gain greater flexibility to allocate capital to higher-return assets.
Cautious investments urged amid chaos of Mideast war
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2026
» Investors are being advised to raise cash positions amid heightened volatility in the Middle East, says InnovestX Securities, warning that a prolonged conflict could materially weaken Thailand's economic outlook while amplifying fiscal and financial risks.
War impact likely to unfold in phases
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thailand's economy and equity market could face mounting pressure if tensions between the US-Israel alliance and Iran escalate, with risks evolving from short-term financial market volatility to a deeper economic slowdown, says InnovestX Securities.
Analysts see buoyant SET following rate cut
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2026
» Analysts are lifting Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index estimates for 2026 after the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 1.00%, the lowest level in nearly four years, triggering expectations of a market re-rating.
Emerging markets to triumph in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» 2026 is expected to see a decisive rotation in global asset allocation, with emerging markets (EM) positioned to outperform developed markets (DM) as the US dollar enters a weakening cycle, according to analysts.
Infrastructure key for Thai growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/02/2026
» Short-term economic stimulus measures introduced by the next government are expected to provide temporary relief, though sustainable growth will depend on continued infrastructure investment and policies that encourage long-term savings, says InnovestX Securities.
MTS Gold bullish on long-term price trend
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/02/2026
» MTS Gold Mae Thongsuk, one of Thailand's largest gold dealers, has maintained a bullish outlook for gold over the medium and long term.
Executive publishes warning for the SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/01/2026
» Thailand's stock market is edging dangerously close to a critical point, underscoring the urgent need to restore investor confidence and market liquidity, notes the chief of the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), calling for swift and decisive support from the government.
Green finance takes centre stage
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thailand's environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the country's capital market, reflecting a structural shift in how both the public and private sectors develop their long-term finance.
Thai dividend payouts hit record high in 2025
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/01/2026
» Listed Thai companies paid a record 651 billion baht in dividends last year, even as the domestic equity market declined for a third consecutive year, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).