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AAGI focuses on upper-end health plans
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/05/2024
» Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance (AAGI) is planning to grow contributions from health insurance to 40% from 30% within five years, banking on the post-pandemic uptick in health consciousness as displayed by rising medical expenses and new products.
Creating a long-term vision
Business, Published on 06/05/2024
» Overtourism has become a hot topic in recent weeks as the influx of tourists has caused many destinations to feel they cannot cater to the rapid growth.
Banks to cut rates by 25 bps for 'vulnerable groups'
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» Banks will cut lending rates by 25 basis points for vulnerable groups for a period of six months, the Thai Bankers Association (TBA) said on Thursday, responding to a government request to help small businesses.
Preparing for the golden years
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2024
» The government’s ability to successfully push through the draft National Elderly and Basic Pension Act to garner a first reading — the first stage of a bill’s passage — or acceptance of the principle of the bill from the House of Representatives is considered a crucial cornerstone for building a support system for Thailand’s elderly population.
Chinese market remains top priority
Business, Published on 13/12/2023
» The best-case scenario for the Chinese market next year could be 7 million arrivals as more tourists from the mainland flock to Malaysia and Singapore thanks to reciprocal visa-free policies, which Thailand still hasn't obtained from China.
Generali unit emphasises portfolio quality
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/10/2023
» With a 192-year history, Generali is one of the oldest insurance companies worldwide with assets under management tallying €618 billion and 82,000 employees as of last year.
The untouchable tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/09/2023
» Since the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) in Thailand in 1992, no government has dared to increase the rate because of concerns regarding the economic impact, the greater burden in terms of living expenses, and most importantly how politically unpopular such a move would appear.
Questions abound as AIS-3BB deal looms
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/08/2023
» The acquisition of fixed broadband service provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) by major telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) is unlikely to have a significant impact on the market or lead to a monopoly at the expense of consumers, according to telecom analysts.