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Compensating farmers with a high-tech touch
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/07/2020
» Thai fragrant jasmine rice has been a renowned agricultural product for a long time, promising an aromatic taste and a stream of revenue to farmers who are regarded as the country's backbone.
Crop loss claims skyrocketing
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/12/2019
» Crop insurance premiums are likely to increase next year, with the claims loss ratio hitting 200% as a result of natural disasters throughout this year.
A starchy safety net
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/10/2019
» The stage is set for practical risk management for grassroots farmers, who chance natural disasters ruining crops every year, through a micro-insurance policy for rice harvests, a flagship Thai commodity.
Longan approved as newest insured commodity
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/02/2019
» Crop insurance for longan, the country's third agricultural insurance after rice and dairy cattle, was launched yesterday, with corn likely to be the next product, according to the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) chief.
SET risks and rewards
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/01/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand was one of Asia's best performers last year with a rally of almost 20%.
Debt threatens pace of recovery
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/10/2014
» The economy is unlikely to make a V-shaped recovery due largely to high household debt causing weak consumption, say business leaders.
Sri Ayudhya Capital has its sights on rival companies
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/07/2014
» Sri Ayudhya Capital (AYUD), a SET-listed insurance holding company, is keen to acquire more insurance companies with its additional liquidity of 1.9 billion baht from a recent divestment, says the company's head.
K-Research expects rebound
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/06/2014
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has revised up its 2014 economic growth forecast to between 1.8% and 2.6% from 1.3% to 2.4% projected earlier thanks to the big boost to sentiment by the junta's speedy moves to revive the economy.
Corruption crusaders want pacts
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/01/2013
» Business leaders yesterday pledged to monitor closely the government's 2.2-trillion-baht infrastructure investment programme and called on authorities to compel participants to sign "integrity pacts" committing to good governance and transparency.