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SEC files criminal complaint against Bitazza
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has filed a criminal complaint against Bitazza Co Ltd, an affiliate and two executives for operating a digital asset exchange without authorisation
Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand's life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.
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.
Election buoys stock market sentiment
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2026
» Thailand's equity market has turned more active in January ahead of the general election, with analysts suggesting an election rally sentiment, though the possibility of renewed border tensions with Cambodia and any delay to the election timeline remain downside risks.
Pine Wealth keen on overseas equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/12/2025
» Pine Wealth Solution Securities, a subsidiary of One Asset Management, warns of heightened volatility in equities in 2026, noting that the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could dip to 1,100 points if local political uncertainty worsens and border tensions with Cambodia persist.
Group expects non-life sector to maintain growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/12/2025
» The non-life insurance industry is projected to maintain steady growth in 2026, with written premiums surging 2.5-3.5% to 303 billion baht despite rising risks from climate change, technology disruption and global economic uncertainties, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
CGS International Securities uneasy on new clashes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/12/2025
» The reignition of border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia is expected to weigh on trade, tourism and investor sentiment, according to CGS International Securities (CGSI).
SEC steps up laundering probe of listed firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ramped up its investigations into suspected money laundering links among listed firms in Thailand, seeking to tighten its regulatory powers.
Krungthai Bank trims NPL rate to 2.7% this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/11/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has exercised careful asset management, enabling the state-owned bank to reduce its non-performing loans (NPLs) excluding government-assisted contracts from 4.4% of the portfolio in 2020 to just 2.7% in the first nine months of this year, say executives.
SEC launches crackdown on laundering, scammers
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/11/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up enforcement and expanding proactive safeguards to ensure Thailand's capital market and digital asset ecosystem do not become channels for money laundering or technology-driven crimes.