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All eyes on the poll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand's political scene has regained momentum over the past week after the Election Commission announced Feb 8 as the date for the next general election, with several factions hopeful they can shape the country's future through a new government.
Analysts see rate cut as beneficial to local bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/02/2025
» The Bank of Thailand's surprise interest rate cut should benefit stocks in the fields of leasing, real estate, retail, hospitals, and those with high debt, while banking stocks are out of favour, say analysts.
Asian rally continues in response to China stimulus
Business, Nuntawun PolkuamdeeNareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/09/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in Asia extended gains yesterday as risk appetite across financial markets got a further boost from a series of stimulus measures in China, where stock markets had their best week since 2008. A sharp fall in oil prices also bodes well for disinflation globally.
Consumer spending to finally recover this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's expected interest rate cuts, prompted by the strong baht, and growth in the tourism sector will both increase the country's consumer spending, which is expected to exceed the 2019 level for the first time this year, say analysts.
SET turns the corner as political issues dissipate
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 14/09/2024
» August was a special time for the Thai market. At the beginning of the month, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index was at 1,320.86 points as uncertainty prevailed and the market mood was quite dull. The ethics case involving former prime minister Srettha Thavisin was a major overhang for the SET.
BAM eager to keep lead in distressed assets sector
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/05/2024
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM), Thailand's largest asset management company, set an ambitious goal for bad asset management over the next few years in a bid to address the burden of distressed debts within the banking industry.
SCG unit ups presence in Vietnam
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/05/2024
» SCGJWD Logistics (SJWD), a unit of Siam Cement Group (SCG), has acquired International Vietnam Co for 193 million baht to further grow its business in Vietnam amid bright prospects for the logistics industry in Southeast Asia.
Captains of the ship
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2023
» Leaders of private industry have steered their respective sectors through a year of significant challenges, and now focus on what 2024 holds in store for them.
Ministry maintains export target despite stagnation
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/05/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is keeping its export growth target of 1-2% this year despite Thai shipments falling for a seventh consecutive month in April.
Confidence underpins retail recovery
Business, Fitch Solutions, Published on 16/03/2023
» Consumer spending in Thailand will post solid growth over 2022, with real household spending (based on 2010 prices) projected to grow by 4.6% year-on-year.