"sovereign credit rating"

Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc (R&I) maintained Thailand’s sovereign credit rating at A- with a stable outlook, signifying confidence in the government’s policies and the positive direction of the country’s economy.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) rose back above 1,400 points on Monday after investors were buoyed by Standard & Poor (S&P)’s decision to keep Thailand’s sovereign credit rating at BBB+, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Monday.