Thailand is currently working to encourage farmers to protect their crops with insurance products. The authorities are using a combination of subsidies and education in order to increase the acceptance and purchase of the relevant policies. However, the roll-out may not be straightforward, and the long-term prospects are uncertain....
Foreign investors play an important role in the Thai capital markets, and their participation is highly valued. But their involvement is conditional due to restrictions on foreign investment. While these limits are likely to remain in place, the authorities in the country are making efforts to attract non-local money to the markets.
THE COMPANY: Airports of Thailand (AOT) was formerly a government entity. The company changed its status to a public company in September 2002. Currently, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance holds a 70% investment stake in AOT. It operates six airports nationwide, including two in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi...
THE COMPANY: Amata Corporation (Amata) is one of the leading industrial estate developers and managers in Thailand. Amata has built a strong regional platform that serves a portfolio of over 1000 clients from around the globe. Inside its projects, the company is responsible for road systems,...
The Thai capital markets have performed poorly in recent years in terms of the benchmark, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index trading below the recent peak hit in 2013 as of early 2016. The markets have nevertheless been developing in ways that suggest long-term strength and regional significance.
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