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Investors Warned of Risks for Thai Stock Market

Stock investors are being advised to keep tabs on both internal and external factors that could be detrimental to the Thai stock market, particularly the global economy and border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.

Paiboon Nalintarangkul, chairman of the Federation of the Thai Capital Market, said the Thai stock market is facing various internal and external risks, marked by clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, the enforcement of the Internal Security Act in seven Bangkok districts, and the possibility that the yellow-shirt group may step up movements this Friday.

He suggested that investors keep tabs on the political situation, as well as look at analytical reports published by various research institutes to get comprehensive information.

Citing a report in January, Paiboon noted that the Thai bourse remains attractive, with an average dividend yield of 3.82 percent, which is relatively high compared to other markets in the region.

Meanwhile, the Stock Exchange of Thailand or SET Vice President Sakarin Ruamrangsri said that so far, there have been no reports of any significant fallout from the border clashes on listed companies.

He noted that the SET will continue to assess the impacts and disclose important findings as soon as they are available.

Sakarin advised that investors keep tabs on media reports that could affect the investment climate, so as to make their trade decisions accordingly.

-- Tan Network 2011-02-10