Sell in May’ Strategy Faces Uncertainty This Year
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) delivered a strong performance in April despite typically weaker trading conditions caused by holidays and lower turnover. The index climbed to 1,510.02 points before…
Bank of Thailand Calls for Focus on Quality Over Quantity in Foreign Capital Flows
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Bank of Thailand is urging the government to focus on the quality of foreign direct investment (FDI) rather than simply increasing investment volumes, aiming to deliver…
Thai Investors Encouraged to Shift Into Japanese Stocks
Principal Asset Management is encouraging investors to increase exposure to Japanese equities, citing structural reforms, stronger corporate governance, and the end of Japan’s long deflationary period as key growth drivers.…
Bank of Thailand Raises Economic Growth Forecast
The Bank of Thailand has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.1%, up from the previous estimate of 1.5%, with Governor Vitai Ratanakorn citing the government’s planned 400…
Oil Export Ban Expected to End Amid Rising Reserve Levels
Thailand may soon lift its temporary refined oil export ban as fuel reserves remain strong and storage facilities near capacity, according to the Department of Energy Business. Authorities are expected…
EEC Property Market Weakens Amid Sharp Condo Downturn
Photo Credit: Somchai Poomlard Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) housing market continued to soften in 2025, with both demand and supply declining year-on-year, according to the Real Estate Information Center…
Dividend Stocks Offer Stability This Month
Thailand’s equity market may be entering a familiar seasonal soft patch, but analysts view the typical weakness in May as a tactical buying opportunity—particularly for income-focused investors targeting resilient dividend…
Asian Stocks Slide After Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
Asian markets came under pressure following the latest signals from the Federal Reserve, which reinforced expectations that US interest rates will stay elevated for an extended period. The central bank’s…
Bank of Thailand keeps the interest rates the same
Thailand’s central bank kept its key interest rate at 1.00% as expected, pausing after earlier cuts while assessing the economic impact of rising oil prices linked to the Middle East…
Oil rises nearly 2% as US–Iran talks stall
Oil prices climbed further on Monday, rising 2% as stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran and restricted flows through the Strait of Hormuz kept global supplies tight.…