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Life insurance for depression on the cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» In response to a sharp rise in mental health cases nationwide, Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is studying the launch of Thailand's first life insurance policy covering depression.
Broker preps Bitazza DigiPay app launch
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/11/2025
» Bitazza Thailand, a licensed digital asset broker, is preparing to launch Bitazza DigiPay, a new payment application that allows foreign tourists to convert their digital assets into baht and make QR code payments nationwide, with enhanced security measures to protect against scams.
Analysts expect crypto bull market to persist
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/11/2025
» Renewed US-China trade tensions sparked a massive sell-off in the crypto market last month, with Bitcoin plunging from US$122,000 to $107,000 at one point, but analysts are referring to it as a "deep but temporary" reset, adding the bull cycle is not over yet.
Global investors fear missing the trends
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/10/2025
» Global investors appear to be in a "fear of missing out" (FOMO) mode, with strong buying momentum continuing to flow into gold and trendy equities worldwide, despite heightened risks from renewed US-China trade tensions and political uncertainty in the US.
Thai stock market launches new partnership with Nasdaq
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/09/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has elevated its trading infrastructure and regulatory framework to align with leading global markets, following the adoption of advanced systems from Nasdaq aimed at enhancing efficiency and investor confidence.
Bourse extends trading hours for linked DRs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/04/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is extending the trading hours for depositary receipts (DRs) linked to US and European securities, allowing trading during both daytime and nighttime sessions starting May 6.
Another stab at extending SET trading hours
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/10/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is planning to conduct a feasibility study and hold a public hearing on extending trading hours in an attempt to increase trading volume and value, which have declined this year.
Energy stocks at risk from power rejig
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/09/2023
» PTT, PTG Energy (PTG), B.Grimm Power (BGRIM) and Global Power Synergy (GPSC) are the most at risk of decline from the new government's pledge to cut electricity tariffs and retain diesel prices, according to Maybank Securities.
Lingering bank worries keep lid on Asian shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares came under pressure yesterday after lingering banking stability concerns gripped Wall Street, while bond markets bet that recent rate hikes by central banks will be among the last of the cycle, allowing for policy relief later in the year.
Asia follows Wall Street down, SET falls below 1,600
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares slumped on Friday, with the SET closing below 1,600 points, following a sharp decline on Wall Street amid concern that pockets of trouble in the US banking sector could portend broader dangers.