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Call to let foreigners buy more insurance
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2026
» Allowing foreigners to buy insurance policies in Thailand with foreign currencies, particularly yuan, would lift the domestic insurance industry, which is pressured by low interest rates and a sluggish economy, says the Thai unit of French insurer AXA.
SET index could slip further amid BoT spat
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could dip below 1,300 points after plunging to a four-year low on Thursday, as political uncertainties loom and news emerged that the Srettha Thavisin coalition government is seeking ways to exert more power at the Bank of Thailand.
AIA posts new record of B24.9bn in value of new business
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/04/2024
» AIA Thailand, a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based multinational insurer, has devised a new strategy and a healthcare product to offer protection to Thais aged up to 99 years, aiming to maintain its leading position in Thailand's life insurance industry and ensure strong future growth.
Italian-Thai Development upbeat on funds to wrap up projects
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/04/2024
» Cash-strapped Italian-Thai Development (ITD) is confident it will be granted additional financial support from banks to complete more than 100 ongoing construction projects, in addition to bidding for more projects from the now-active fiscal 2024 budget.
SET vows tougher rules on short selling, trading
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is planning to raise the market capitalisation requirement for securities eligible for short selling and triple the fines for violators of short selling rules.
SCB Wealth predicts B1tn in new bond issuances this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Thai bond market will remain robust with favourable returns this year thanks to sustained high interest rates, with new issuances estimated at 1 trillion baht, according to financial advisor SCB Wealth.
The showdown over interest rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/01/2024
» Tensions are growing as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Finance Ministry continue their stand-off with the Bank of Thailand after the premier repeatedly suggested the central bank should cut interest rates as inflation has subsided.
Warning over Thailand's finances
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/11/2023
» Analysts are expressing concerns over Thailand's fiscal position, saying figures are likely to deteriorate in the medium term as the government pushes through populist policies such as the digital wallet scheme.
SCG Décor's IPO plan accepted
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/10/2023
» Siam Cement Plc (SCC) plans to float shares of its floor tile and sanitaryware company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) this year after the company's initial public offering (IPO) plan was endorsed by the regulator.
Nusa pressing ahead with Wind Energy Holding share deal
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/08/2023
» Nusasiri Plc (Nusa) is pressing ahead with its plan to acquire the additional 26.65% of Wind Energy Holding (WEH) for 11.7 billion baht, transforming itself from a property company to an energy business operator through a backdoor listing of WEH.