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Attack on Iran puts pressure on Thai stocks
Business, Published on 24/06/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is on high alert as the US bombing of Iran has raised fears of further attacks and intensifying conflict in the Middle East, leading global oil prices to spike.
Tax rejig possible for foreign investment
Business, Published on 14/02/2025
» The Finance Ministry is considering amending tax laws on income from foreign investments to lure Thais to repatriate funds and lift domestic investment.
Pichai supports decree for swift Securities and Exchange Commission punishment
Published on 31/01/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has vowed to push for an emergency decree to grant the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increased authority to punish offenders.
Finance Ministry prepares stablecoin sandbox project
Business, Published on 31/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry is set to introduce a stablecoin backed by government bonds, with an initial rollout in a sandbox to test its feasibility, seeking to modernise Thailand's capital market and promote the digital economy, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
SEC issues laundering alert
Business, Published on 30/10/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a directive to digital asset operators under its supervision, urging them to file suspicious transaction reports to combat money laundering.
SET falls on domestic political fear
Business, Published on 18/06/2024
» The Thai stock market plunged below 1,300 points in the morning session Monday, pressured by domestic political concerns as investors await the outcomes of three major legal cases set to be considered on Tuesday.
Economy in need of revival
Business, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
War of independence
Business, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.
GDP growth target remains elusive
Business, Published on 09/10/2023
» The government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has set an ambitious target to raise annual GDP growth to 5%.
Probing the B10,000 digital handout
Business, Published on 13/09/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party-led coalition government believes its flagship policy, the 10,000-baht digital currency handout, will unleash an "economic tsunami" of consumption, benefiting many sectors of the economy.