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BUSINESS

Volatility easing as traders adjust to war

Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 21/03/2026

» Trade on Thai and global stock markets has been volatile this month amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. This week, attacks on energy infrastructure by both the Israeli-US and Iranian sides are having a direct impact on energy prices and availability.

BUSINESS

Pundits upbeat on monetary-fiscal fusing

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/02/2026

» The Bank of Thailand's rate cut this week, earlier than analysts expected, is a "positive surprise" sending a signal that monetary and fiscal policies should work more coherently from now on to prop up a subdued economy, note analysts.

BUSINESS

Tariff turmoil fails to rattle WHA's expansion blueprint

Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 27/02/2026

» US President Donald Trump's new 15% tariff policy does not pose a new business challenge to WHA Corporation, which is now prepared to navigate the economic uncertainty continuously fuelled by the world's largest economy.

BUSINESS

Thai stocks balloon as politics stabilises

Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/02/2026

» Stock market investment sentiment has turned upbeat, backed by the Election Commission's (EC) endorsement of new MPs from the Feb 8 poll and the 2026 GDP upgrade by the Bank of Thailand, causing the Thai index to surpass 1,500 points on Wednesday.

BUSINESS

Bualuang Securities flags politics as primary market risk

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/02/2026

» Domestic political uncertainty is the Thai stock market's most significant immediate risk, as it could undermine investor confidence in the short term if left unresolved, while US tariff measures are viewed as a secondary external headwind, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).

BUSINESS

Thai growth upgraded after strong Q4

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/02/2026

» Three bank-affiliated research centres have upgraded their forecasts for Thailand's economic growth this year to around 2%, supported by a stronger-than-expected performance in the final quarter of 2025 and greater confidence in the new government.

BUSINESS

Aberdeen bullish on local equities post-election

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/02/2026

» Aberdeen Asset Management has adopted a bullish stance on Thai equities following the recent election, noting political clarity and improving stability could pave the way for renewed foreign inflows and a recovery in the benchmark index to 1,500 points.

BUSINESS

K-Research upgrades Thai growth outlook

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/02/2026

» Following a surprise growth result for the fourth quarter of 2025 and an improved performance over the past year, Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has upgraded its outlook for the Thai economy.

BUSINESS

Analysts warn disruption could slow GDP growth

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/02/2026

» The Thai economy could continue its growth trajectory and expand by 3% a year if the incoming Bhumjaithai-led coalition administration can complete its four-year term, say economists, though they warned any disruption in government formation might cause GDP growth to slide below 1.5% this year.

BUSINESS

Foreigners buy most Thai stocks in 4 years after election

Bangkok Post and Bloomberg, Published on 10/02/2026

» Global funds piled back into Thai equities as a convincing win by the incumbent Bhumjaithai Party in Sunday’s election paved the way for policy continuity.