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Igniting an investment revolution
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/08/2025
» As global priorities shift towards sustainability, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment has become increasingly popular for businesses transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
Rising border tensions weigh on investor sentiment
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/07/2025
» Escalating tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border are affecting investor sentiment and threatening several key business sectors, especially beverages, tourism, retail oil and exports, according to Daol Securities (Thailand).
Border standoff hits stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/06/2025
» The border confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia has caused investor jitters across regional bourses, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index dropping by 4.8% since May 15.
TLAA says co-pay will affect only 5% of policyholders
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/02/2025
» The new co-payment rule for health insurance policies is set to take effect on March 20, but should affect only 5% of health insurance policyholders, says the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA).
BLS recommends investors focus on mid-cap stocks
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/09/2024
» Listed companies in the retail, consumer, food, finance, construction, transport, tourism and medical sectors are set to benefit from the new Pheu Thai-led administration's policies, says Bualuang Securities (BLS), which advises investors to focus on mid-cap stocks.
Insurers team up for PM2.5 illness policy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2024
» As PM2.5 air pollution becomes a growing health concern in Thailand, with the level of hazardous dust expected to intensify as the hot season approaches, people are seeking practical options, leading to the emergence of insurance policies that cover respiratory diseases caused by fine particulate matter.
Asian markets retreat ahead of Powell speech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2023
» RECAP: A mini-rally on most Asian markets came to a halt yesterday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell at around 9pm Thailand time, with traders increasingly worried about higher US interest rates.
El Niño likely to hit investment sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/06/2023
» El Niño is likely to intensify in the second half of this year, affecting investment sentiment in the agribusiness, food and water management sectors, analysts say.
Asian shares slide, SET falls on weak GDP data
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares and currencies slipped on Friday as strong economic data from the US and hawkish Federal Reserve comments revived fears that the US central bank will stick to its path of interest rate increases to tame inflation.
Regional shares retreat, foreign selling continues
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/02/2023
» RECAP: Asia-Pacific stocks retreated on Friday, slumping towards a second weekly loss as investors fretted about the potential for further US Federal Reserve tightening.