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US government enters shutdown as Congress fails to reach funding deal
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US government began shutting down after midnight Wednesday as lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.
How to rebuild a community following the fire
Oped, Published on 09/07/2025
» When a wildfire burns through a community, the initial concern is identifying what is lost: businesses, homes, landscape. Reports tally the damage in raw numbers -- hectares burned, buildings destroyed, dollars lost. Similarly, wildfire recovery success is overwhelmingly measured by how closely the post-disaster housing count compares to pre-disaster numbers. But rebuilding, for people displaced by fires, is not measured in claims settled or roofs repaired.
Meeting explores impact of border spat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Monday convened an urgent meeting with relevant public and private sector agencies to assess the economic impacts and prepare measures to cope with the escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
A ROOT by Thai Group Hosts Eitan Bernath
Published on 17/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 18, 2025 – In a celebration of Thai food culture and holistic wellness, A ROOT by Thai Group welcomed American chef, author, and content creator Eitan Bernath as part of a special initiative to promote Thai cuisine globally under the Ministry of Commerce’s Thai SELECT programme.
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.
AP Thailand moves fast to rebuild condo trust
Published on 26/05/2025
» SET-listed developer AP Thailand has rolled out a rapid response initiative to restore consumer confidence in high-rise living following the 6.0-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, which was felt in several high-rise condominiums in Bangkok.
Your horoscope for Mar 21-27
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 21/03/2025
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Unpacking the new co-pay rule
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/03/2025
» The new co-payment rule is set to transform the health insurance industry, which has been affected by rising medical costs, challenging economic conditions and unnecessary claims in recent years.
BLA Reports Strong 42% Profit Growth in 2024
Published on 20/02/2025
» Bangkok Life Assurance Public Company Limited (BLA) has announced its financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2024, reporting a net profit of THB 954 million, representing a remarkable 166% year-on-year growth. This increase was driven by first-year premium income of THB 2,014 million, up 28%, primarily attributed to a 43% growth in bancassurance channel sales. As a result, the company achieved a full-year net profit of THB 3,623 million, a 42% increase from the previous year. The Board of Directors has approved a dividend payout of THB 0.68 per share for 2024, amounting to a total dividend distribution of THB 1,159 million.