I just noticed that the stock market in 2025 has a lot of interesting stocks—both Thai and international. I’ll gather some information for now, because there may be good opportunities as well.

Starting with Thai stocks first, the Thai stock market continues to grow, especially in the energy, retail, and agriculture-and-food sectors. SPRC (Star Petroleum) seems to be recovering well, benefiting from higher refining margins. The current price is 5.10 baht, with a target price of 7.97 baht (+56.3%). Compared to its fundamental value, it still has good room to rise.

BTG (Betagro) and CPF (Charoen Pokphand Foods) are agricultural-and-food stocks worth keeping an eye on. Both have plans to expand into export markets. BTG expects net profit in 2025 to grow by 12%. Its target price is 24 baht (+40.9%) from the current 17.20 baht. As for CPF, it’s in a similar situation: its price is 20.9 baht, and the target is 30 baht (+45.5%). IVL (Indorama) is a global petrochemicals company investing in plastic recycling, which aligns with ESG trends. Its price is 23 baht, with a target of 27.50 baht (+19.6%).

If we’re talking about short-term investment stocks in 2024, we should look at the technology sector. Microsoft (MSFT) is still the real deal. Cloud revenue from Azure continues to grow by 31%, and AI-driven revenue increases by 175%. The price is $408, with a target of $542 (+33%). Qualcomm (QCOM) benefits from growth in 5G, IoT, and Automotive. Its Automotive business grows by 61%. The price is $172, with a target of $186.33 (+8.2%).

For short-term investment stocks in 2024 that are worth speculating on, Applied Materials (AMAT) looks strong, supported by demand for chips for AI and High-Performance Computing. The price is $169, with a target of $200 (+18%). Tesla (TSLA) continues to grow. Model Y electric vehicle sales are strong. The price is $355, with a target of $500 (+40%).

For long-term investment stocks, Amazon (AMZN) and Adobe (ADBE) are worth holding for the long run. Amazon has AWS, which is expanding. The price is $228.72, with a target of $245 (+7.1%). Adobe is expanding in AI and SaaS. The price is $460, with a target of $680 (+47%). Chevron (CVX) is good for dividend investors, with a dividend yield of 4.46%. The price is $155.34, with a target of $165 (+6.2%).

A good way to choose stocks is to start with clear planning: decide whether you want to invest short-term or long-term, and how much risk you can accept. Then study the company’s fundamentals—earnings per share, revenue, and industry trends. Technical analysis can also help you choose good entry and exit points.

What’s important is diversification. Don’t put everything into a single stock. Spread your investments across multiple stocks and multiple sectors to reduce risk. Then monitor your investment results regularly and adjust your plan as market conditions change. Set clear profit targets and stop-loss points, and follow the plan strictly.

Successful investing requires knowledge, discipline, and patience. Learn and understand the information. Don’t trade based on emotions or follow the crowd. Stick to the strategy you’ve set, and you can make consistent profits. You don’t need to trade frequently, but when you do trade, trade correctly.