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Thai exporters told to make better use of free trade deals
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2026
» Caretaker commerce minister Suphajee Suthumpun is urging Thai exporters to make fuller use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to unlock untapped trade potential, after finding that 54% of eligible companies currently utilise FTA privileges.
Quantum computing posing cyberthreat
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned financial institutions and corporations that they need to prepare for "quantum risk", a new and imminent cybersecurity threat that could undermine global data security.
MTC sees healthy loan growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/08/2025
» Muangthai Capital (MTC), Thailand's leading microfinance company, expects 10-15% loan growth in the second half of 2025 and a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of no more than 2.70%, backed by an expansive nationwide network and a strong focus on credit quality.
Crypto seen benefiting from tax exemption
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/07/2025
» Thailand's recent move to exempt capital gains tax on cryptocurrency for a five-year period could draw a massive pool of Thai capital estimated at more than US$60 billion currently held offshore back to the country, says Merkle Capital.
Unwinding the Dr Boon scandal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/12/2024
» Investor confidence was still recovering from recent stock market manipulations when a high-profile investment scam involving Dr Boon Vanasin, an 86-year-old hospital veteran, sent shockwaves throughout Thailand's business arena, causing damages of nearly 8 billion baht.
Tax-deductible stocking stuffers
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/12/2023
» The time of year is approaching when money-savvy investors search for tax-deductible options that offer reasonable returns.
An insurance veteran goes public
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/06/2022
» After 80 years in business, Thai Life Insurance (TLI), the country's second largest life insurer, is going public in 2022 to enable sustainable growth through digital transformation, business expansion and improvement of corporate governance.
Long-term foreign bets best locals
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/12/2020
» Retirement mutual funds (RMFs) and super saving funds (SSFs) with investments in foreign assets yield the highest returns, up to almost 70% this year, while investments in the Thai stock market have maximum returns of only 12%.
Aberdeen notes possibility of punitive US tariffs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/09/2019
» Rising trade tensions between the world's two largest economies have prompted Chinese companies to relocate their production bases, but some destinations could become targets for punitive tariffs from the US, says Aberdeen Standard Investments Thailand.
SEC mulls digital asset fund viability as allure grows
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/10/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering allowing asset management companies to launch digital asset funds to meet growing investment demand for digital assets.