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BoI joins forces with SET in push to spur listings
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 06/11/2025
» Thailand's investment promotion policy is entering a new phase as the Board of Investment (BoI) intensifies efforts to support the country's transition towards a "smart and sustainable economy", says secretary-general Narit Therdsteerasukdi.
The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
Unesco urges Asean unity to build AI capabilities
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/07/2025
» Computing capacity, data interoperability and policy harmonisation are critical pillars of Asean regional collaboration when building artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, according to Unesco.
Asean urged to bolster capital markets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/04/2025
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Asean to strengthen the regional capital market and trade connectivity to counter US tariffs.
Bid for tax exemptions for listed firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is to ask the Ministry of Finance to grant an exemption from corporate income tax and merger and acquisition (M&A) tax to listed companies to encourage them to participate in the bourse's Jump+ project.
Loan sought for BAAC to offer financing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/01/2025
» The government is seeking a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to re-lend to other state financial institutions, aiming to reduce the interest cost burden for small borrowers.
Vayupak Fund enjoys optimistic launch
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/10/2024
» The 150-billion-baht state-run Vayupak Fund (VAYU1), which debuted on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on Monday, is expected to boost the daily trading value of Thai stocks and prevent falling prices amid unfavourable external factors led by growing tensions in the Middle East.
New SET president aims to build trust
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/10/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has set a long-term goal to become a listing hub for the country's flagship businesses in healthcare, agriculture and food, while also attracting foreign companies to float shares on the bourse, according to the new president.
Hylife Group aims to go public by 2030
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/09/2024
» Hylife Group, a Chiang Mai-based Indian-owned conglomerate, plans to float shares on either the Thai bourse or another Asian stock market by 2030 as it aggressively expands in Thailand, says chief executive Shubhodeep Das.
Extended trading hours fail to help
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/03/2024
» The 30-minute extension of the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) trading hours and the possibility that the Bank of Thailand will start cutting interest rates next month failed to boost the Thai market on Monday as investors worried about a possible backlash to an early rate cut and the consequences of Friday's terrorist attack on the outskirts of Moscow.