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Investors wary of SET potential
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/10/2023
» When the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) rebounded by 1.5% on Oct 11, with foreign investors buying nearly 3 billion baht worth of stocks, veteran investor Watchara Kaewsawang was in no rush to return to the market.
Analysts wary of SET proposal
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/10/2023
» Stock market analysts and investors have offered a lukewarm response to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's proposal for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to extend its trading hours, saying they are unsure how the idea will increase trading on the bourse.
SET sees foreign investors as waiting
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/10/2023
» Foreign investors are expected to return to the Thai stock market when they see progress in the government's economic policies, baht stability, and an improving economy, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Rates, weak currency continue to weigh on SET
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/09/2023
» The Bank of Thailand's policy rate hike of 0.25% and the weakening baht are pressuring the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) after the index already tumbled below the resistance level of 1,500 points, say analysts.
Baht, SET slip amid worries over stimulus
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2023
» The baht fell to a 10-month low beyond 36 to the US dollar, while the Stock Exchange of Thailand slipped closer to 1,500 points on Wednesday on continued fund outflows as investor concerns grew about expected massive bond issuance to fund government stimulus policies, according to analysts.
Stock analysts fret over government's stimulus measures
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/09/2023
» Stock analysts expressed concerns over the government's stimulus policies, saying the recently announced measures would significantly increase public debt and have a limited effect on bolstering tourism amid the global economic slowdown.
Stocks slip following policy statement by government
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/09/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index edged lower on Monday as the new government's policy statement to parliament failed to boost investment sentiment with analysts saying the policies would not be easy to implement and lack a specific timeframe.
Pheu Thai's digital wallet wins support
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/08/2023
» Stock market analysts are throwing their support behind the Pheu Thai Party's 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, expecting the policy will stimulate domestic consumption and offer growth opportunities for related businesses.
Political gridlock to keep stocks subdued
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/08/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will remain sluggish in the third quarter of 2023 as a result of the protracted political uncertainties, says the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), urging the new government to boost domestic consumption and tackle rising household debt.
Nation warned of lost opportunities
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/07/2023
» Foreign business communities in Thailand are hoping that the new government is established within one month, as the longer it is delayed the more opportunities the country will lose, according to the former chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT).