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SMK lashed over Covid termination
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/07/2021
» Thailand's regulator warned Syn Mun Kong Insurance (SMK) on Friday that it cannot arbitrarily terminate Covid-19 insurance contracts with lump-sum payments, threatening legal action or fines if the insurer moves forward with its plan.
BROOK cryptocurrency filing a first
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/05/2021
» The Brooker Group's (BROOK) unprecedented filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding its investment in cryptocurrencies marked the first time a Thai-listed company publicly announced its cryptocurrency holdings amid growing concerns over investment risks associated with these emerging assets.
Frank gets rebranded as Bolttech
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/01/2021
» Frank Insurance, a digital insurance broker, rebranded as Bolttech Insurance Broker (Thailand) last week in an effort by its Hong Kong-based parent company to consolidate digital insurance units under one brand.
Thailand ranks No.2 among Asian IPOs
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/12/2020
» Thailand grabbed the No.2 spot for initial public offerings (IPOs) in Asia in 2020, raising US$4.96 billion in total, behind only China if excluding cross-listed shares from other bourses such as infrastructure funds (IFFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs).
Mazars flags tourism-related closures
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/10/2020
» Business closures of companies related to tourism have doubled as a result of Covid-19, says Mazars Group, a French-based international tax, audit and advisory firm.
TLAA wants OIC to widen insurers' investment options
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/10/2020
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) has requested the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) study the feasibility of allowing insurers to invest in a wider range of funds and bonds to take advantage of the low-interest-rate environment.
OIC: Car coverage continues to evolve
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/09/2020
» Car insurers are adjusting their product strategies to focus on short-term payments and insurance based on actual use as the market is expected to rebound in the second half of the year.
Gold bar price spread widened to B300
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/03/2020
» The Gold Traders Association has widened the price spread for trading local gold bars to 300 baht, as the global gold trade faces transport problems because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Outbreak a mixed bag for medical providers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/02/2020
» Medical tourism hospitals have experienced direct, adverse effects from the coronavirus epidemic, while medical appliance manufacturers and pharmaceutical and supplement makers could benefit from increasing awareness of health and hygiene.
SET sees 2020 as key year to lure investors
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/01/2020
» With a cautiously optimistic view of the global and domestic economies, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) contemplates 2020 as another challenging year for its development blueprint and preparing new infrastructures where digital technology and decentralisation will play a greater role.