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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.
KS eyes brokerage top five
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/01/2017
» Kasikorn Securities (KS) aims to become a top-five brokerage firm in 2018, up from the ninth spot last year, and maintain its foothold in the investment banking business.
SET risks and rewards
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/01/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand was one of Asia's best performers last year with a rally of almost 20%.
Investment crystal ball
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/12/2015
» Divergent monetary policy among major central banks is a key theme for investors in making decisions on asset allocations in 2016. The US Federal Reserve has started raising its policy rate for the first time in almost 10 years, and more stimulus is expected from the European Central Bank and its counterparts in Japan and China to boost their stuttering economies. Given widening differentiation among central banks, volatile trade and capital flight from emerging markets is almost a certainly.
Offshore fund flight on the cards
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/04/2014
» At least 100 billion baht in net offshore funds is expected to flee the Thai bond market this year, pressured by local political tensions, the gloomy economic outlook, a potential sovereign rating cut and the US Federal Reserve's tapering of asset purchases, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
Ichitan brews up IPO frenzy
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/04/2014
» The initial public offering (IPO) market has reached a frenzy again after a mouth-watering offer by Ichitan Group founder Tan Passakornnatee successfully tempted investors.
Small investors take flight
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/01/2014
» Stock trading has plummeted since early this year in the wake of volatile global markets and political unrest at home, said a senior executive of the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Nok Air shares take flight, climb 1.9%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/06/2013
» Shares of the low-cost carrier Nok Air (NOK) rose by 1.9% above their initial public offering (IPO) price on their debut yesterday amid the bumpy take-off from the Thai stock market flop.
BAFS projects Q2 revenue to soar
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/05/2013
» Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services (BAFS) expects its second-quarter earnings will improve from the previous three months because budget airlines are adding more flights to service demand.
The early bird catches the best travel deals
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/08/2012
» People looking to go on a budget holiday with their families for a week or more in Thailand or foreign countries can save substantially by planning the trip early, said Reungvit Nandhabiwat, vice-chairman of the Thai Financial Planners Association (TFPA).