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Fear of fallout over baht's rise
Business, Published on 22/01/2018
» The baht's continuous rise is once again the topic of contentious discussions, with businesses operating in the real sector making the most noise.
SME Bank cleared to exit rehab plan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/01/2018
» The state-owned Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) yesterday got the nod from the State Enterprises Policy Commission (superboard) to exit its rehabilitation plan, thanks to its improving operating performance and significantly lower non-performing loans.
SET seeks clarity on ICOs
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand is waiting for greater clarity on initial coin offering (ICO) regulations, but the SET admits that such digital crowdfunding could be considered as a security if it falls into an exchangeable criteria.
Fetco: Bull run's fate tied to political news
Business, Published on 19/01/2018
» The stock market's bull run could be fleeting, with a sharp correction possible if there is no clarity on the general election timeline in the third quarter, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
Central bank steps up fines for market conduct violators
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/01/2018
» The Bank of Thailand is escalating the punishment for banks that violate the regulator's market conduct rules.
Mobius still bullish on Thai equities market
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/01/2018
» Thailand remains a stellar investment destination among emerging markets, with its bull run expected to continue because of the country's sound economic fundamentals, says veteran investor Mark Mobius.
SEC forming committee to monitor IPOs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/01/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to set up a committee with representatives from the accounting and analytics sectors to assess risks related to IPOs and listed companies.
Large banks embrace debt fund-raising
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2018
» Large banks have raised local and foreign currency debentures to lock in cheap costs and increase liquidity in anticipation of higher loan demand, which they expect to be driven by Thailand's positive economic momentum.
Baht crosses over 32 benchmark
Business, Published on 13/01/2018
» The baht extended its gains on Friday, trading at below 32 to the US dollar and ending the first two weeks of the year up 2%, while exporters have asked the central bank to take measures to put the baht in line with its trade counterparts to retain a competitive advantage.
SET reaches all-time high of 1,802.80
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index closed at an all-time high Thursday, finishing at 1,802.80 points, with analysts pointing towards the bullish rally going forward thanks to sanguine economic prospects.