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K-Asset sees appeal in high-dividend stocks, REIT funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/03/2025
» High-dividend stocks and real estate investment trust (REIT) funds are still yielding high returns in the Stock Exchange of Thailand as it remains attractive for medium and long-term investments, says Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset).
Political tensions weigh on Thai stocks and casino plans
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2025
» Rising political tensions could be a drag on major government projects, particularly the proposed entertainment and casino complex, says the Thai unit of China Galaxy Securities (CGS), prompting the brokerage to lower its Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index target for 2025.
‘Big Joke’ to be fired without a pension
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/03/2025
» A police disciplinary committee on Friday resolved unanimously to fire Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a former deputy police chief, over his alleged involvement in an online gambling network. He will not receive any pension.
Airfares in Thailand likely to remain pricey
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2025
» Airfares are expected to remain high this year based on rising operating costs and supply chain disruptions, similar to last year when higher fares drove the revenue of major airlines operating in Thailand.
Häfele Expands Luxury Kitchen Solutions in Thailand
Published on 07/03/2025
» Häfele Thailand, a leader in premium home and kitchen solutions, continues to strengthen its presence in the Thai market through strategic collaborations with four globally renowned brands: Bertazzoni, Blanco, Hawa Sliding Solutions, and Liebherr. These partnerships reaffirm Häfele’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions tailored to the evolving needs of Thai homeowners, architects, designers, and real estate developers.
Govt turns to bananas as rice plunges
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/03/2025
» The government will encourage rice farmers to grow bananas to supplement their income as rice prices continue to fall, said Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan yesterday.
Higher food prices push February inflation up 1.08%
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/03/2025
» Headline inflation in Thailand rose by 1.08% year-on-year in February, fuelled by price increases for food, especially fresh fruit, food ingredients and ready-to-eat meals as well as non-alcoholic beverages.
Carbon Markets Club Strengthens ASEAN’s Carbon Market Framework
Published on 07/03/2025
» Efforts to scale up ASEAN’s carbon market and align it with international standards took centre stage at the Scaling Up Carbon Markets in ASEAN conference in Singapore. Organised by Equatorise Advisory in collaboration with the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund (GTF), the event gathered over 100 participants, including policymakers, businesses, and industry stakeholders, to discuss the future of carbon markets in the region.
Bitkub Expands Collaboration with Tether to Advance Education
Published on 07/03/2025
» Bitkub Exchange and Bitkub Academy, Thailand’s leading digital asset exchange and blockchain education hub, have announced an expanded collaboration with Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, to further develop blockchain education and increase accessibility to stablecoin knowledge across Thailand in 2025.
Making the case for foreign aid
Oped, Nilima Gulrajani, Published on 07/03/2025
» Foreign aid is being slashed across the Global North, nowhere more so than in the United States. Within his first month back in the White House, President Donald Trump dismantled the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and froze foreign aid, calling it wasteful and fraudulent. The United Kingdom recently followed suit, trading off its international-aid budget for higher defence spending.