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Citi insists investor case for Thailand remains solid
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 25/09/2025
» Thailand's economic doldrums will surely be at the top of the policy agenda for the new government, given lagging growth, weak consumer confidence and rising fears that the strong baht will hurt the country's key export and tourism sectors.
Mid-year outlook: Investing in a multi-polar world
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 19/06/2025
» May saw the best return for the S&P 500 index since November 2023, which is remarkable given that it coincided with a rise in long-term US Treasury yields. In fact, the yield on both 10- and 30-year Treasuries rose by almost 30 basis points in May, ending the month at 4.4% and 4.9%, respectively.
Tourism recovery boosts MINT revenue
Business, Poonyapat Luenam, Published on 26/07/2022
» Minor International (MINT) expects revenue from its core accommodation, food and lifestyle businesses to drive profitability in the second half of the year as the recovering tourism industry boosts demand for hospitality services.
Dusit to issue perpetual debentures
Business, Published on 25/07/2022
» Dusit Thailand Plc is offering perpetual debentures for financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals between Aug 1-10 at 100,000 baht per debenture.
Firms making headway with PDPA steps
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/01/2022
» Some 72% of businesses in Thailand have started or already implemented measures in line with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) with financial services at the forefront of the move, according to consulting firm Deloitte Thailand.
OIC issues waivers for firms reeling from Covid claims
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/09/2021
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has issued seven urgent waivers to help sustain insurance companies facing liquidity issues from the surge in Covid claims.
CAR drops but experts remain calm
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/06/2021
» The insurance industry's capital adequacy ratio (CAR) fell to just above 250% from about 300% before the pandemic, however, industry experts still believe the situation is under control as many firms were able to accumulate capital during the previous period of economic growth.
Investors lap up $600m worth of KTB tier-one bonds
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2021
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has issued US$600 million worth of additional tier-one (AT1) bonds in a move to strengthen its capital base in preparation for uncertainty during the pandemic.
BoT allows easier capital regulations
Business, Published on 04/12/2020
» The Bank of Thailand has amended regulations on the eligibility criteria for regulatory capital to be in line with international standards.
CKP issues B4bn for Laos power plants
Business, Published on 01/12/2020
» CK Power (CKP) has issued debentures worth 4 billion baht as the company prepares to invest in new hydroelectric power plants in Laos.