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Thai election, bank earnings in spotlight
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thai shares gained on the first trading day of the year, but soon lost steam as a hefty sell-off in shares of Delta Electronics via big lots at below-market prices pressured overall sentiment.
Economic warning as Thai and Cambodian troops clash
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2025
» Economists have warned of severe damage if the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict resumes, noting exports, tourism and the labour market could feel the pinch as consumption is hit.
Regional markets dip on valuation concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern that valuations have become stretched, especially for technology companies, following a relentless surge.
Analyst urges narrower interest rate spread
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand is being urged to prioritise narrowing the spread between lending and deposit interest rates, which is the highest in Southeast Asia, while also managing the baht to align with regional currencies.
Regional shares advance after Wall Street rally
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/08/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian stocks edged higher on Friday, riding a tech-driven rally on Wall Street, while mounting expectations for a US interest rate cut next month prompted investors to rotate back into riskier regional assets.
Attack on Iran puts pressure on Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, 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.
Shares rally as Trump delays Iran decision
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/06/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities staged a relief rally and the dollar declined after the White House said President Donald Trump would decide within two weeks whether Washington will join Israel in launching strikes against Iran.
Risk appetite sapped by trade war worries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/04/2025
» RECAP: Stocks in Asian emerging markets slipped yesterday as anxiety over tariff uncertainty and the broader fallout from an escalating US-China trade war prompted a pullback from riskier assets. But there was relief for regional currencies as the US dollar fell below 100 against a basket of major units for the first time since July 2023.
Final check for Bank of Thailand board chair in April
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry expects to complete the final qualifications check for the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand board in April before forwarding his name to the cabinet for appointment.
Shares advance amid hope for tariff negotiations
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/02/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian equities advanced yesterday as markets reacted positively to news that reciprocal US tariffs may be weeks from coming into effect, raising the prospect for negotiations.