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Asia tunes out US shutdown drama
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/10/2025
» RECAP: Most emerging Asian markets recorded gains as investors shrugged off US government shutdown worries, with risk appetite rising because of local factors, and optimism about another US interest rate cut.
Trump tariff drama could depress SET in second half
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 12/07/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index reached a new low for the year in June, trading in a range between 1,053.79 and 1,149.68 points, and ending the month at 1,089.56, down 59.62 points or 5.2% from the month before.
Shares retreat as more tariff uncertainty looms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares fell on Friday as the euphoria over a US court ruling blocking President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs wore off, giving way to concerns about prolonged economic uncertainty while Trump challenges the decision.
Drive to promote Thai soft power heats up
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/04/2025
» A draft bill to promote soft power will soon be submitted to the cabinet, while the establishment of the Thailand Creative Culture Agency (Thacca) is anticipated in the first quarter of next year, says the chairman of the National Soft Power Development Committee.
Minor eyes huge hotel portfolio growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2025
» SET-listed Minor International is targeting capital expenditure of 10-12 billion baht a year to reach its goal of 1,000 hotels and 4,500 restaurants by 2029, while banking on a boost to Thai growth thanks to the filming of The White Lotus at its four resorts.
CP Axtra drama keeps SET in the red
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 21/12/2024
» The hot topic in the Thai stock market this past week has been the investment by CP Axtra (CPAXT) in The Happitat within The Forestias multi-use real estate project by Magnolia Quality Development Corp (MQDC), also part of the Charoen Pokphand Group.
South Korea eases red tape
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/12/2024
» South Korea is seeking to loosen arrival measures for Thai tourists following negative sentiment over the strict immigration system and strong regional competition to draw visitors, says the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).
Sands shift for Thai drama productions
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/11/2024
» TV dramas and series are key creative industry products the Thai government plans to support based on their potential to enhance the country's economic development.
Fewer Thais tuning into traditional TV
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/08/2024
» Thais are watching less traditional TV, preferring to consume video content via streaming platforms, while younger people are willing to pay subscription fees to access premium content, according to data analytics firm Nielsen Thailand.
LGBTQ-related content touted
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/06/2024
» Following the recent celebrations of the same-sex marriage bill, the Thai Content Promotion Association believes Thai LGBTQ-related content has potential for growth if supported by the government, says Worarit Ninklom, a member of the drama and TV subcommittee under the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.