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Foreign funds drive baht gains, market rally
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/02/2026
» Continuous foreign fund inflows into both stock and bond markets following the Feb 8 election are likely to push the baht to appreciate beyond 31 against the US dollar, as Thailand's political uncertainties have eased, pundits say.
Imminent US interest rate cut likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2025
» Foreign capital is expected to flow into the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled an interest rate cut in September, although short-term domestic political uncertainties could limit the upside, analysts say.
Rosy outlook for post-bid telecom sector
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/07/2025
» A telecom analyst has a positive outlook for the telecom sector following the mobile spectrum auction on June 29 as the results could lead to bigger spectrum cost savings for both Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corporation.
Private infrastructure: building tomorrow
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 25/03/2025
» Equity markets began the month of March on a weak footing as concerns over a potential economic slowdown in the United States intensified. Investor sentiment deteriorated further following an interview with President Donald Trump, in which he downplayed the recent market correction and refrained from ruling out a recession. Instead, he characterised the economy as undergoing a "transition period" that would require time before his policies yield tangible benefits.
SET plunges back to pandemic-era levels
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 15/03/2025
» After dropping 4.8% in January, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index continued its decline in February, shedding another 8.4%. The trend remained this month, with the market now around 1,170 points, not far above its low for the year.
Call for investment stimulus to boost GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/02/2025
» The Thai government is being urged to introduce an investment stimulus package in the second half of this year to boost the economy and mitigate the impact of US trade countermeasures.
Asian equities dip on post-rally profit-taking
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/01/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities mostly fell yesterday on profit-taking after a rally earlier in the week that was helped by a bullish mood on Wall Street and bets that US interest rate cuts could come sooner than previously expected.
Newsmakers of the year: Sources of influence
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2024
» 2024 has been an eventful year marked by significant news stories and disputes, such as the conflict between the government and the Bank of Thailand over the country's policy rate.The entry of Chinese e-commerce giant Temu into the Thai market also raised speculation over the prospect of fiercer market competition.
Finnomena touts US, India and Vietnam for investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/11/2024
» The US, India and Vietnam are the three main markets worth investing in to reduce the impact of the expected import tariff policy under president-elect Donald Trump, says digital wealth management platform Finnomena.
The US election and Southeast Asia
Business, Heng Koon How, Published on 29/10/2024
» There are three key risks that will impact Southeast Asian economies and markets for the rest of 2024 and into 2025.