May 19, 2025

SET Opens for Public Hearing on Trading Units and Pricing Improvements

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand is actively seeking public input on proposed changes to improve trading units, known as Board Lots, for stocks maintaining a closing price of 50 baht or more over six consecutive months. Additionally, it aims to review the lowest price range, or Floor, for new stock listings until June 13. According to Thai News Agency,

Thai Stock Market Experiences Slight Decline Amid Fluctuating Morning Trading

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed this morning down 2.15 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the morning session at 1,193.62 points, marking a decrease of 2.15 points, or 0.18%, with a trading value of approximately 20,371 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts indicated that the Thai stock market experienced sideways fluctuations this morning due to a lack of

Industrial Confidence Index Declines as Private Sector Urges Crackdown on Counterfeit Products

Bangkok: The private sector has highlighted multiple factors contributing to the contraction of the industrial confidence index in April and has urged the government to rigorously inspect counterfeit products. Mr. Apichit Prasoprat, Vice Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), disclosed the survey results showing the Industrial Confidence Index at 89.9 in April 2025, a drop from 91.8 in

SET Orders Kingsmen to Clarify Dividend Payment Suspension and Amend Q1 2025 Financial Statements

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has called upon Kingsmen C.M.T.I. Public Company Limited (the Company) to provide further details regarding the board of directors’ decision to suspend the annual dividend payment for 2024 by May 21, 2025. This request follows a deviation from the resolution previously approved by the shareholders’ meeting. Investors are advised to monitor this clarification

Arrest Warrant Issued for Accomplices in the Abduction and Murder of DJ Tete

Kanchanaburi: Arrest warrants have been issued for four members of the gang that kidnapped and killed DJ Tete, charging them with several serious crimes. The family has now received the body and revealed the autopsy results, showing that two bullets to the head were the cause of death. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Naiwat Phadumchit, Commander of

NESDB Reveals 3.1% GDP Growth in Q1 2025, Lowers Full-Year Projection to 1.8%

Bangkok: The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has reported a 3.1% growth in the GDP for the first quarter of 2025, with a downward revision for the entire year to 1.8%. The announcement highlights the necessity for vigilance towards economic fluctuations and advises the public to manage their expenditures prudently. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Danucha Pichayanan,

Federation of Thai Industries Urges Support for SMEs Amid Global Economic Challenges

Bangkok: The president of the Federation of Thai Industries has called for increased support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to boost their export capabilities amidst growing global economic uncertainties. Mr. Kriangkrai Thienukul, Chairman of the Federation, highlighted concerns over the unpredictable market conditions attributed to the ‘Trump 2.0’ policy, which have prompted the private sector to propose urgent measures

Thai Stocks Follow GDP Figures as Analysts Advise “Sell” Strategy

Bangkok: Analysts closely monitoring Thai GDP indicate that the Thai stock market trend is highly uncertain, both in terms of economics and politics. They recommend focusing on selling, and if it drops and continues to drop, then buy back. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Apichat Phubanjerdkul, Senior Vice President, Strategic Analysis Department, TISCO Securities Co., Ltd., revealed that from