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Brokerages back dividend tax exemption
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/07/2025
» Brokerage firms are urging the Ministry of Finance to exempt dividend tax for stock investment to help revive investors' interest in the Thai market, which has declined by more than 20% year to date.
Chubb Life Marks 25 Years with New Launch
Published on 26/06/2025
» Chubb Life Assurance Public Company Limited (Chubb Life Thailand), is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Thailand, reaffirming its position as a trusted life insurance company committed to helping Thai people live healthier, better lives with sustainable financial security.
Thai insurance sector picked for growth in 2nd half
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 16/06/2025
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) expects Thailand's insurance sector to continue expanding in the second half of 2025, despite persistent global economic headwinds and regulatory adjustments under the new Thai Financial Reporting Standard 17.
Most personal income tax refunds processed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2025
» The Revenue Department has already fulfilled 83% of personal income tax refund requests, according to the department chief.
Insuring against earthquake risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/04/2025
» The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand on March 28 left significant cracks in high-rise buildings in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.
Earthquake insurance prices set to rise after Bangkok damage
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/04/2025
» The insurance industry is preparing to mitigate the impact of natural disaster risks after most parts of Thailand, including Bangkok, were hit by a strong earthquake on Friday, pointing out that free earthquake coverage would no longer be available.
Bangkok Life Assurance and Bangkok Bank Unveil New Gain1st Plan
Published on 26/03/2025
» Bangkok Life Assurance, in collaboration with Bangkok Bank, has introduced a new savings insurance plan, Gain1st Savings 10X 15/10, designed for working professionals, including mid-to-senior executives and young business owners seeking financial stability through strategic planning. The plan features a 10-year premium payment period with 15 years of coverage, annual cash benefits of 10% of the sum assured, and a lump-sum payout upon maturity. It also provides life insurance coverage up to 1,050% of the sum assured, with accidental death benefits doubled—offering total benefits of up to 2,100%.
Thai ESGX reaction mixed
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/03/2025
» Analysts offered a measured response to the planned Thai ESG Extra (ESGX) fund, with some saying the Finance Ministry is too optimistic about long-term equity fund (LTF) transfers to the new category as well as new money being ploughed into the tax-deductible fund.
Thai ESGX fund could limit stock losses
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Thai ESG Extra (ESGX) fund endorsed by the cabinet this week could help limit the downside risks for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, supporting a rebound to 1,250-1,300 points despite ongoing concerns about economic growth, says an analyst.
ESG Extra fund gets cabinet approval for LTF switching
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/03/2025
» The cabinet has approved the Thai ESG Extra tax-deductible fund to help support the stock market.