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Thai hospital boom set to continue despite conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2026
» Though patients from the Middle East are shrinking as a result of war, analysts are upbeat about prospects for Thai hospitals this year as the country has emerged as a medical and wellness hub and is transitioning into a "super-aged" society.
Insurers face a raft of economic challenges
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/01/2026
» Unfavourable economic conditions, political instability, soaring medical costs and natural disaster risks are the top challenges facing insurance companies in Thailand, while the country's ageing society could support continued health insurance expansion.
Weak economy could hamper prospects for crypto
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/01/2026
» While the crypto trading industry expects a bright outlook in 2026, thanks to improved regulatory clarity and growing institutional investors, Binance TH expressed concerns over the stagnant economy that could affect nationwide adoption.
Winning combination
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/03/2025
» The way multinational companies look at developing a presence in particular markets can differ. At AXA, the second-largest European insurer in terms of revenue, it opts to partner with local banks in Southeast Asia to ensure success in a region it deems full of untapped potential.
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.
Pundits trumpet imminent insurance co-pay scheme
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2025
» The co-payment scheme, which takes effect on March 1, is critical to reducing overconsumption of medical services and will keep healthcare costs and insurance premiums affordable in the long term, say analysts.
K-Asset: BoT to cut rates in H1 as stimulus takes effect
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is projected to cut interest rates in the first half of 2025 as the country needs support from both fiscal and monetary policies to spur economic growth, says Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset).
Declining competitiveness, loan growth dent GDP outlook
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/12/2024
» The deteriorating competitiveness of Thai automotive companies coupled with contracting loan growth and uncertainty regarding US president-elect Donald Trump's trade policies pose threats to the Thai economy next year, say economists who downgraded the nation's GDP growth outlook.
FWD intent on expanding market share
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2024
» In the competitive Thai insurance field, an 11-year-old company has already emerged as a major player.
Co-payment option likely in 2025
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/08/2024
» The co-payment option, likely to take effect in January, will benefit the insurance industry in the long run as the model seeks to reduce unnecessary claims, lower premium costs and improve affordability for health insurance in an aged society, as Thailand is now dubbed, says Maybank Securities.