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Cyber-incidents deemed top Thai business risk

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/01/2026

» Cyber-incidents, including cybercrime, data breaches, ransomware and service interruptions, are the top business risk in Thailand for 2026, followed by natural catastrophes and risks related to climate change, according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

Association plans to set up Natural Catastrophe Fund

Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/12/2025

» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) plans to establish a permanent Natural Catastrophe Fund in the first half of 2026 amid increasingly frequent and severe natural disasters in the country, with an initial sum of 50 billion baht.

BUSINESS

US tariffs set to dent foreign investment

Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/04/2025

» Foreign direct investment (FDI), especially investment coming from China, is expected to be hard hit by America's reciprocal tariff policy, says a unit of China Galaxy Securities (CGS), a state-owned brokerage, which noted that the steep US tariff would dent Thai GDP by about 1% this year.

BUSINESS

Allianz says risk profile not dented by quake

Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/04/2025

» Thailand’s risk profile for natural disasters has not changed following the March 28 earthquake, but the tremor raised awareness among consumers and companies about adequate protection to keep insurance premiums affordable, says the Thai unit of German insurer Allianz.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

Resilient UOB relishes regional role

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2024

» In Thailand’s highly competitive banking industry, UOB has proven its resilience as a foreign bank over the past 25 years thanks to a strong Southeast Asian network, brand strength and its ability to win the trust of Thai customers.

BUSINESS

Thailand in the region's top 3 for IPOs

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/11/2024

» Thailand ranked among the top three initial public offering (IPO) markets in Southeast Asia, representing 26% of total fundraising across the region, with a strong pipeline of IPOs in the consumer, healthcare and real estate sectors, says global consultancy Deloitte.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

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.