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Brokerages upbeat on political rejig
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/09/2025
» Stock market analysts have welcomed the announced parliament dissolution, saying it could pave the way for a general election earlier than expected, possibly driving economic growth to a range of 2.5-3%.
Gold jumps as tension mounts
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/10/2023
» Increasing tensions in the Middle East could push gold prices past US$2,000 per ounce, while domestic gold prices could reach 34,700 baht after two spikes yesterday, say local gold traders.
Pundits trumpet imminent insurance co-pay scheme
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2025
» The co-payment scheme, which takes effect on March 1, is critical to reducing overconsumption of medical services and will keep healthcare costs and insurance premiums affordable in the long term, say analysts.
Bourse edges down amid global jitters
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/06/2023
» Uncertainty in Russia and loan defaults in China's property sector must be closely watched because they could drag down the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which remains under 1,500 points, say analysts.
Hopes high for more stimulus measures
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/05/2024
» Analysts are expecting the government to introduce more stimulus following the first meeting of economic ministers yesterday under the Srettha Thavisin-led administration, saying a digital wallet alone cannot revive the slowing economy.
Loan growth projected to contract this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2024
» Bank loan growth is expected to contract this year, although it picked up slightly in the fourth quarter, with banks continuing their credit tightening in 2025-26 amid subdued GDP growth, say analysts.
Mideast conflict, China demand boost gold prices
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2023
» Increasing tensions in the Middle East could push gold above US$2,000 an ounce, while domestic prices could reach 34,700 baht per baht-weight (15.2 grammes) after two spikes on Thursday, say local gold traders.
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.
Pundits say SET index could slip below 1,300
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which plunged to a three-year low on Wednesday, could slip further to below 1,300 points in the near term as foreign funds continue to exit, say analysts.
Chinese rebound helps hoteliers
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/12/2023
» Chinese tourist arrivals are recovering at a faster pace this month and the momentum is expected to persist through to Chinese New Year on Feb 10, helping local hotels during the high season, say analysts.