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Yuanta Sees Positive Outlook for Thai Beverage Sector as Gov't Stimulus and Heightened Demand Support Growth
28+ min ago (399+ words) Yuanta Securities (Thailand) assesses that the Thai beverage sector's normalized profit in 2 Q26 is expected to be flat year-on-year and forecasts a quarter-on-quarter improvement due to seasonal factors, despite companies beginning to face higher production costs from increased packaging and energy…...
Kiatnakin Sees "Perfect Storm" in Indonesian Market as Valuable Lesson for Thailand"s Policy Directions
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (288+ words) Dr. Pipat Luengnaruemitchai, Assistant Managing Director, Chief Economist at Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group, posted on Facebook describing the economic situation in Indonesia as a signal for a "Perfect Storm" in the past 2-3 months. The current stage of its economy indicates…...
SET Index Tracks Regional Losses Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions and Tech Sector Concerns
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (202+ words) On Monday at 10: 00 AM (Bangkok time), Thailand's SET Index stood at 1, 562. 96 points, marking a decline of 19. 64 points or 1. 24%, with a total trading value of THB 6. 15 billion. The top three stocks by trading value were DELTA, PTT, and GULF. Krungsri Securities…...
Goldman Sachs Shifts Fed's Rate Cut to 2027 After Strong US Labor Report
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (271+ words) Goldman Sachs economists no longer anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate reduction this year, citing continued labor market strength as a key factor. The bank's updated projections now place possible rate cuts in June and December of 2027, adjusting from earlier…...
US Futures Mixed on Rising Political Uncertainties, Key Job Market Data in Focus
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (274+ words) U. S. equity index futures displayed mixed performance early Thursday as investor sentiment weakened following renewed uncertainty over President Trump's capacity to quickly resolve hostilities with Iran. Market participants weighed recent political developments and continued volatility after the House of Representatives moved…...
Thai Central Bank Slashes Financial Fees Across 19 Items to Shield Consumers and SMEs
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (187+ words) In a major regulatory shake-up aimed at lowering the cost of living and easing business operations, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced a sweeping overhaul of financial service fees. The central bank is enforcing standardized caps and slashing charges…...
Thai Stock Market Hits 3-Year High as Investors Eye More Stimulus to Boost Investment and GDP
6+ day, 23+ min ago (305+ words) At the same time, energy stocks with exposure to oil prices also experienced gains, following an upswing in global oil prices, attributed to the prevailing uncertainty surrounding the ongoing peace negotiations between the U. S. and Iran. The rally in energy stocks…...
ASL Highlights Outstanding Picks as Thailand's SET Index Moves Sideways
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (344+ words) kaohoon international Mr. Suchet Suktae, Deputy Managing Director, Media Marketing Department of ASL Securities, stated during the "Kaohoon" program on June 6, 2026, that the Thai market in the morning session continued to exhibit sideways movement. This comes after Asian stock markets…...
Thai Fin Min Highlights Renewed Optimism on GDP Growth Amid Ongoing Global Volatility
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (219+ words) He emphasized that the government is not complacent with the circumstances and is currently striving to drive Thailand's economy forward through increased investment. This strategy is intended not only to bolster short-term GDP growth but also to enhance the country's…...
Mo F Highlights "5 T" Strategy to Modernize Thai Economy for Future Growth
1+ week, 3+ day ago (245+ words) At the "Thailand Next: The Successor, Bridging Generations for the Future" seminar, held by Prachachat news for its 50th anniversary celebration, Dr. Santitarn Sathirathai, Vice Minister of Finance, highlighted key obstacles and solutions for the nation's future growth. He compared the…...