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SBK issues clarification to SEC on Serm Suk holdings; says it is not involved in the conflicts between rival groups.

American auto-maker General Motors (GM) is concerned that the new automobile excise-tax structure will not serve as a level playing field for all manufacturers.

Financial experts are not concerned about the impact of capital inflows, as they are confident the domestic financial system is capable of accommodating high liquidity.

Foreign business leaders are hoping for more political stability after Thailand's general election while calling on the new government to promise more consistent policies and open up the economy.

Despite high volatility, equities are still expected to be the best-performing asset class this year, say analysts.

The London Stock Exchange is urging Thai companies to sek a listing on the international bourse, said Securities and Exchange Commission Secretary-General Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala.

TUF announced its 2011's first-quarter results today with year-on-year growth in sales by 49% in US dollar term and 39% in Thai baht term.

SET still holds long-term potential for investors willing to endure occasional volatility. Despite high volatility and dips last week, the Thai stock market is still considered attractive for long-term investors who want to start accumulating good stocks at discounted prices or long-term equity funds, say analysts.

Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines will be adversely affected if crude-oil prices reach the critical level of US$130 per barrel this year, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Escap) says.

GFPT Plc, a listed integrated poultry producer, plans to invest 1 billion baht this year to set up new broiler and grandparent chicken farms to supply its joint-venture processing plant.