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Crypto-backed loans allowed on novel Thai platform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/01/2026
» Liberix, a Thailand-based financial services platform, has launched the country's first platform allowing users to borrow baht using Bitcoin and other digital assets as collateral, expanding the use of cryptocurrencies beyond trading and speculation.
Thai exporters told to make better use of free trade deals
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2026
» Caretaker commerce minister Suphajee Suthumpun is urging Thai exporters to make fuller use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to unlock untapped trade potential, after finding that 54% of eligible companies currently utilise FTA privileges.
SET posts weakest performance in region
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) continues to face significant structural and cyclical challenges this year, after posting the weakest performance in the region in 2025.
New gas price plan targets green shift
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/12/2025
» Thailand's energy and power sector is entering a major transition, driven by the National Energy Policy Council's (NEPC) approval of a new natural gas pricing structure and shifting investment themes that increasingly favour renewable energy and power demand driven by data centres.
Low US inflation boosts confidence of investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/10/2025
» Investor confidence has risen sharply this week after US September inflation came in lower than expected, fuelling optimism that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates at its meeting later this week.
Insurance sector goes green
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/10/2025
» At its core, the insurance business is about managing risks, including those related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. As sustainability requirements change the business landscape, insurers are increasingly realising the importance of integrating the ESG agenda into their corporate strategies.
Robinhood seeks profitability in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/10/2025
» Robinhood, Thailand's homegrown food delivery platform under Purple Ventures Co Ltd, expects to resume profitability next year after stepping up efforts to enhance customer loyalty and engagement through its new Robinhood Coin initiative.
Asian stocks track bank-led losses on Wall Street
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street yesterday, as worries about credit quality led to a rout in US regional banking shares. Concerns about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown also persisted.
New insurance strategy to tackle climate disasters
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is launching a new strategic roadmap to strengthen Thailand's non-life insurance sector, aiming to address rising disaster risks and the growing challenges of an ageing population.
Regional markets dip on valuation concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern that valuations have become stretched, especially for technology companies, following a relentless surge.