Likely Impact of Tariffs Expected in Q3
Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat stated that the full effects of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Thailand’s economy are expected to be clearer in the third quarter. In the…
Calls for Action to Stop the Rise in Non-Performing Loans
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is calling for measures to enhance debt restructuring efforts to prevent special mention (SM) loans from escalating into non-performing loans (NPLs), following…
Krungsri Revises SET Index Target to 1,418
Krungsri Research has downgraded its year-end target for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to 1,418 points from the previous estimate of 1,660, reflecting a more cautious outlook on…
Foreign Investors Demand Clarified Policies to Navigate Market Volatility
Foreign investors are calling for clearer and well-defined policies as they continue to offload Thai equities for the third straight year, with total net sales exceeding 400 billion baht, according…
BOI Aims to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Market Growth
The Board of Investment (BoI) is working to boost employment in Thailand by promoting the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) sector. To support this emerging industry and create more…
Thai housing demand declines due to Trump’s tariffs
The “Trump effect” has had a significantly greater impact on housing demand than the recent earthquake, which only caused temporary delays in transactions. In contrast, the tariffs implemented during Trump’s…
Sepo Divests Shares in 16 Companies
The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) has divested shares in more than a dozen companies as part of its efforts to restructure its investment portfolio and boost asset value, according…
AIS Initiates Program to Support Small Thai Businesses
Advanced Info Service (AIS) has collaborated with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to introduce “AIS Infinite SMEs,” a customized program designed to enhance the operations of local small and…
Challenges Ahead for the EV Industry
A recent rise in electric vehicle (EV) sales suggests a positive outlook for the Thai EV market, yet challenges remain that could hinder sustained growth despite double-digit increases. From January…
U.S. Commits to Launching Formal Tariff Talks with Thailand
The United States has agreed to initiate official tariff negotiations with Thailand, announced Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. Mr. Pichai shared the news in a brief video…