Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

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<ul><li>The US and Iran have signaled readiness to negotiate an end to the conflict.</li><li>Hopes of easing Middle East tensions support large-cap stocks (DELTA, ADVANC, AOT) and tourism/airline sectors, but weigh on energy and refinery stocks.</li><li>The government is preparing the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” program in May to mitigate high energy costs, which is positive for consumer and finance stocks.</li></ul>

The US and Iran have signaled readiness to negotiate an end to the conflict.Hopes of easing Middle East tensions support large-cap stocks (DELTA, ADVANC, AOT) and tourism/airline sectors, but weigh on energy and refinery stocks.The government is preparing the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” program in May to mitigate high energy costs, which is positive for consumer and finance stocks.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. April 1, 2026

<ul><li>The US president postponed the attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days, although Iran stated that there had been no negotiations with the US.</li><li>The index rebounded from support at 1,400, reinforcing the 1,400–1,386 support zone.</li><li>We recommend buying on weakness, as the index is likely to remain volatile while Middle East developments continue to influence market movements.</li></ul>

The US president postponed the attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days, although Iran stated that there had been no negotiations with the US.The index rebounded from support at 1,400, reinforcing the 1,400–1,386 support zone.We recommend buying on weakness, as the index is likely to remain volatile while Middle East developments continue to influence market movements.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. March 25, 2026

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to rebound today, with support at 1,386/1,361 points and resistance at 1,400/1,420 points.</li><li>Trump signaled progress in US–Iran negotiations and ordered a five-day delay (expected until March 28) in attacks on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure.</li><li>Following the royal endorsement of the Prime Minister on March 20, the Cabinet Secretariat is currently vetting the backgrounds and qualifications of the new cabinet members.</li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to rebound today, with support at 1,386/1,361 points and resistance at 1,400/1,420 points.Trump signaled progress in US–Iran negotiations and ordered a five-day delay (expected until March 28) in attacks on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure.Following the royal endorsement of the Prime Minister on March 20, the Cabinet Secretariat is currently vetting the backgrounds and qualifications of the new cabinet members.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. March 24, 2026

<ul><li>The US president stated that the US attacked Iran’s Kharg Island while avoiding the island’s energy infrastructure.</li><li>The SET Index today is expected to move lower, with support at 1,400/1,384 points and resistance at 1,420/1,431 points, following the continued rise in crude oil prices this morning after the US attacked Iran’s Kharg Island and indicated that operations against Iran may continue for some time.</li><li>In summary, we expect negative investment sentiment to continue pressuring Asian and Thai equity markets today, and we believe the market will remain volatile and highly headline-sensitive.</li></ul>

The US president stated that the US attacked Iran’s Kharg Island while avoiding the island’s energy infrastructure.The SET Index today is expected to move lower, with support at 1,400/1,384 points and resistance at 1,420/1,431 points, following the continued rise in crude oil prices this morning after the US attacked Iran’s Kharg Island and indicated that operations against Iran may continue for some time.In summary, we expect negative investment sentiment to continue pressuring Asian and Thai equity markets today, and we believe the market will remain volatile and highly headline-sensitive.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. March 16, 2026

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: five stocks remain, nine new join the fray</li>
<li>Since inception, it has gained 97% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 43%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: five stocks remain, nine new join the fray
Since inception, it has gained 97% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 43%


The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 52

Thailand

Central Plaza Hotel Public Co. Ltd. operates in the hospitality and food businesses. The company manages and owns a diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts under multiple brands in Thailand and internationally, alongside a quick-service restaurant segment through its subsidiary Central Restaurant Group. It was established in 1980 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Central Plaza Hotel (CENTEL TB)

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. April 1, 2026

The government is preparing the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” program in May to mitigate high energy costs, which is positive for consumer and finance...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. March 25, 2026

The US president postponed the attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days, although Iran stated that there had been no negotiations with...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. March 24, 2026

Trump signaled progress in US–Iran negotiations and ordered a five-day delay (expected until March 28) in attacks on Iran’s power plants and energy...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. March 16, 2026

The SET Index today is expected to move lower, with support at 1,400/1,384 points and resistance at 1,420/1,431 points, following the continued...

Krungthai XSpring

The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 52

We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: five stocks remain, nine new join...

A. Stotz Investment Research

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